Sadly, we wish to advise that Fleet Air Arm veteran, CMDR Warren Hamlyn, passed away 8th March 2024. Warren, who was born in Waverley on 2nd July 1940, joined the RAN as a Supplementary List Midshipman in February of 1963 and four months after his basic training at...
The Annual General Meeting of NSW Division and the Election of Office Bearers for the coming year will be held on SATURDAY 16th March 2024 COMMENCING AT 1200 AT THE WHITE ENSIGN CLUB HMAS ALBATROSS (on the western side of the Fleet Air Arm Museum). All Members are...
We have been advised of the death of ex-CPOATA Alan Hill, late of the Gold Coast, on 17 December 2023. He was 92 years old. Alan served in the FAA from 1949 to 1975 , in early days of Fireflys then Venoms and later Skyhawks. He served on all three RAN carriers, Sydney...
Sharron Spargo of the WA Division has recently written a book about the Australian Fleet Air Arm. Entitled "Birdies", it tells the history of the FAA from its inception in 1947 to the present day, including many personal accounts from people who experienced the Korean...
There will be a reunion of the Naval Photographic/Imagery reunion in the Nowra area between 27th and 29th October, 2023. All current and previous members of the Branch are welcome to attend. The following program is proposed at this stage: Friday 27th October 2023...
The South Australian Division will be holding its combined General Meeting and Annual General Meeting on15th March 2023, at The Windsor Hotel. 1130 for 1200 lunch followed by the Meetings. All welcome to attend, a reminder Flash Message will be sent out in February....
The story of the RAN's 'straight deck' carriers and how to land on them can be found here.
Fly Navy Stickers We now have a stock of "Fly Navy" bumper stickers for sale. Made from high quality vinyl, these 200x60 mm self-adhesive stickers will provide bright, fade resistant service for many years for your car, luggage or anywhere else you choose to stick...
Brett Dowsing (WA Division) has produced Pilot's Wings Lapel Pins that are on sale for $15.00 each (includes postage within Australia). You can order your set(s) using the Form below, and click on the 'Submit' button when done. You will then be contacted with...
The Squadrons and Units of the Fleet Air Arm. By Theo Ballance, Lee Howard, & Ray Sturtivant. Air Britain Publishing, Stapleford, 2016. UK recommended price £47.50. Special Members’ Price £34.95Reviewed by David Hobbs THIS is the third edition of a book by Ray...
