Fleet Air Arm
Association of Australia
What's New - March 8
Frequent additions and updates are made to this FAAAA website (www.faaaa.asn.au).
Use this page if you are a regular visitor and want to check if there is new material since your last visit.
8 March 2010
Wall of Service - the story behind the establishment of the Wall and Roll of Honour.
6 March 2010
Dennis Morison - seeking information about Yardarms Band formed aboard Melbourne in 1965.
3 March 2010
NSW Division - annual general meeting scheduled for March 10.
2 March 2010
Combat Helicopter - two options named for Fleet Air Arm combat helicopters.
1 March 2010
Denis Mulvihill - seeking information about Wessex tie-down gear
Military Superannuation - RSL weighs into debate; Senate inquiry hearings
Reunion News - details of November Ballina All Ships Reunion.
24 February 2010
Western Australia Division - details of events planned for 2010.
12 February 2010
Reunion News - details of reunions for RAN physical trainers and 'greenies'.
9 February 2010
Taliban Payment - DFWA criticises government over lack of superannuation action.
3 February 2010
Dan Hamid - seeking information about watches issued to RAN observers in 1960s.
29 January 2010
Bereavement Pin - Navy issues pin to families to mark their family loss.
23 January 2010
Guy Beange - historic medals go on display at Australian War Memorial.
15 January 2010
Slipstream Magazine - latest issue has now been mailed to members.
12 January 2010
Garry Beauchamp - seeking whereabouts of George Stephenov, ex-Albatross and Sydney.
11 January 2010
Stu Fletcher - seeks contact with maintainers in the 69th Leeuwin intake
Naval Reunions - reunion page listings updated (FESR 55th anniversary reunion).
10 January 2010
Ray (Dutchy) Brauer - seeking news of Michael Robin (Mick) Meades, ex-NAMAE
Vale - two Victoria Division members have passed away.
8 January 2010
Victoria Division - calendar of events for 2010.
30 December 2009
Denis Mulvihill - news of passing of ex-POMET Peter Gilbert
Natalee Johnston - Fleet Air Arm's first female pilot
Seahawk Support - new contract for support of Seahawk helicopters.
21 December 2009
Queensland Ceremony - dedication of Fleet Air Arm memorial plaque at Caloundra.
15 December 2009
Welfare Issues - ex-service organisations combine for govt. submission.
10 December 2009
Robert 'Windy' Geale - a tribute to the Association's honorary historian.
5 December 2009
ACT Division - social functions calendar for the Association's ACT Division.
25 November 2009
Spreading Wings - RAN pilot flies with US Coast Guard
Naval Reunions - reunion page listings updated (Battle Class Social Club).
16 November 2009
Naval Reunions - reunion page listings updated (HMAS Melbourne and Nirimba Association reunions)
FESR Memorial - committee moves toward national memorial.
14 November 2009
Roll of Honour - dedication of new memorial on Remembrance Day, November 11.
11 November 2009
Bevan Mewett - news of the passing of ex-LAME Jim Ryan.
8 November 2009
Maurie (Knocka) Thompson - seeking contact with old FAA mates.
5 November 2009
Roll of Honour - dedication of new memorial takes place on Remembrance Day, November 11.
31 October 2009
Pension Indexation - members urged to lobby local MPs.
30 October 2009
Victoria Division - updates to Victoria Division news page.
21 October 2009
Federal Council - reports from annual general meeting on October 3.
17 October 2009
Commodore Bob Trotter - family seeking info about the late NA1M(E) Francis Leonard Dixon.
8 October 2009
Tony Bambury - seeking contact with anyone in the 67th Junior Recruit intake
Scholarships - applications close soon for tuition help for veterans' families.
5 October 2009
Federal Council - presentations and decisions from annual general meeting on October 3
Roll of Honour - decision taken to establish new memorial at Nowra.
21 September 2009
Peter Ellery - seeking contact with ex-CPOAMAE Darryl Day.
3 September 2009
FAAAA Merchandise - number plate surrounds again available, and Diamond Jubilee patch.
2 September 2009
Naval Reunions - reunion page listings updated.
17 August 2009
National Secretary - new email address for Dick Martin.
5 August 2009
2011 Reunion - details now available of FAAAA Launceston reunion.
23 July 2009
Korean Plaque - unveiling ceremony set for July 28.
20 July 2009
Sycamore Helicopters - research underway for new book covering RAN operations
Slipstream - latest issue has now been mailed to members.
18 July 2009
Korean War Memorial - veterans invited to Sydney dedication.
10 July 2009
Scholarships - tuition help for veterans' families.
1 July 2009
Geoff Litchfield - seeking contact with former colleagues Doug McNaughton and Keith Roberts
Tas Browning - seeking information about RAN involvement with Monte Bello atomic tests.
14 June 2009
Ken (Buck) Ryan - seeking contact with former FAA friends.
13 June 2009
Tas Browning - appeal for names of 1950 aircraft handlers
850 Squadron Crest - White Ensign Club appeal.
22 May 2009
ACT Division - report of 2009 Anzac Day ceremony
Reunion News - Possible HMAS Melbourne reunion in 2010
'Skyhawk' watch - memorabilia in a modern guise.
11 May 2009
Defence Minister - tour, observations, of naval air station HMAS Albatross.
6 May 2009
Phil Thompson - new website with material on A4G Skyhawk and other FAA jets.
2 May 2009
Government White Paper - new naval aviation planned announced.
22 April 2009
John Hogg - seeking contact with ex-LAAH D. W. Simpson (Dennis William).
4 April 2009
Obituary - Jenny, Hong Kong identity, dies aged 92.
25 March 2009
South Australia Division - change of Division committee for 2009.
18 March 2009
Naval Reunions - reunion page listings updated
Navy News - historic editions now available on the Internet.
12 March 2009
Naval Reunions - reunion page listings updated
PBS Series - Carrier Series Available for Download.
6 March 2009
Jenni Payne - seeking info/photos of her grandfather Arthur ("Waka") Payne.
25 February 2009
Gordon (Pancho) Walters - news of his passing.
21 February 2009
Reunion Information - update of information about upcoming reunions.
19 February 2009
Western Australia - calendar of Division events for 2009.
10 February 2009
Information Request - target towing by RAN Sea Venom aircraft.
6 February 2009
Victoria Division - results of AGM, calendar additions.
1 February 2009
New Website - Aussie Skyhawk Tales website launched
National Executive - minutes from the 2008 annual general meeting
Reunion Information - update of information about upcoming reunions.
27 January 2009
West Australia Division - dedication of memorial at Monument Hill, Fremantle
Australia Day Honours - award of Medal of Gallantry and AM
Phil Thompson - websites with Hornet simulator, carrier landings.
23 January 2009
Victoria Division - calendar of planned events for 2009.
15 January 2009
Ian Wilson - seeking photos of Wessex interior, ready for flying.
6 January 2009
South Australia Division - update to 'coming events' calendar.
4 January 2009
Bernadette (nee O'Neill) James - seeking contact with family of late Rob Partington
Phil Thompson - updated version of A4G PDF file now available.
19 December 2008
MRH90 Helicopter - further step in Sea King replacement program.