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| Year | Month | Volume | Number | Item Type | Title | Page Start | Summary | Keywords |
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| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Cover | Cover: HMAS Melbourne ('Mighty M') under San Francisco Bridge (1956) | 1 | Cover photo and publication details for Slipstream June 2015. | HMAS Melbourne, San Francisco Bridge, 1956, US Navy helicopter, Fleet Air Arm, RAN, Slipstream, Ron Batchelor (photo); Brian Carroll (courtesy), Ron Batchelor (photo), Brian Carroll (courtesy) |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Article | Sailor saves the day at St George's Basin | 2 | Short news item about a sailor's rescue/assistance at St George's Basin. | St George's Basin, rescue, sailor, emergency, NSW |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Editorial | Editor note: apology and correction re 'Bob Katter' article | 3 | Editor explains and apologises for publishing an untrue attributed article; notes Ray Guest follow-up. | apology, correction, Bob Katter, hoax, misinformation, editorial standards, Ron Batchelor |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Editorial | From the Editor: museum visit photo + name correction | 3 | Photo caption naming attendees discussing weekend museum visit; includes name corrections. | museum, Barry Fallon, Tas Gaffney, Hank Mathison, Ron England, Ed Pennington, name correction, Ron Batchelor |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Notice | Apology notice (Fleet Air Arm Association) withdrawing 'Bob Katter' article | 3 | Formal association apology withdrawing the misattributed article and apologising to readers. | apology, withdrawal, Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia, Bob Katter, values, principles |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Notice | Wanted: Volunteer to manage Facebook page | 3 | Call for a volunteer to manage and post to the Association's Facebook page. | Facebook, volunteer, social media, association, admin |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Letter | Viral email / hoax verification (Ray Guest letter) | 4 | Letter warning about sensational/racist hoax emails; suggests verification via Hoax-Slayer and Snopes. | hoax, viral email, verification, Hoax-Slayer, Snopes, Mt Warren Shopping Centre, Anzac badges, Target, Wesfarmers, Ray Guest |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Notice | Reunion call: HMAS Nirimba RANATE January 1966 (MOBI) intake | 5 | Notice seeking classmates for a HMAS Nirimba RAN Apprentice Training Establishment reunion. | HMAS Nirimba, RANATE, January 1966, MOBI, reunion, apprentices, Denis Lane; (with) Denis Lane & author, Denis Lane, (with) Denis Lane, author |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | News | Aviation Support Category graduates ceremony | 6 | Report on 11 new graduates to the Aviation Support Category and a graduation ceremony at HMAS Albatross. | Aviation Support Category, HMAS Albatross, graduation, RAN, maintenance, training |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Feature | Yesteryear: Wheels at Salvage Section (RANAS Nowra) + 1960 daily orders excerpt | 7 | Historical photos and excerpted orders relating to recovery vehicles and maintenance issues at Nowra. | Yesteryear, RANAS Nowra, Salvage Section, recovery vehicles, Bren Gun Carrier, Firefly, power plant defect, 723 Squadron, 1960 |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Letter | Letters: The rescue evolution of Barny Barron (+ 'Instant Rescue' story) | 8 | Recollections of rescue incidents involving Lt Cdr Barron, including ejection and rescue episodes. | Barny Barron, rescue, ejection, Seahawk, Loch Ness, Glenfiddich, Corsair, HMAS Albatross, 724 Squadron, 805 Squadron, Vampire, Sea Venom, Shackleton, Lossiemouth, Inverness |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Article | Move over fellows here comes the girls (Services Rugby Union Championships) | 9 | Preview of Australian Services Rugby Union Championships featuring Navy men's and women's teams. | rugby union, Australian Services Rugby Union Championships, Navy, women, Ballymore Stadium, Air Force, Army, Kerryn Seaborn, Julius Tadulala, Daryl Seden |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Letter/Article | Letters: Lake Boga Flying Boat Repair Depot history (No. 1) | 10 | History of Lake Boga as a flying boat base and repair depot in WWII, plus museum information. | Lake Boga, Flying Boat Repair Depot, Rathmines, PBY Catalina, Dornier Do24, Short Sunderland, Martin Mariner, Supermarine Walrus, Norseman, OS2U Kingfisher, RAAF, USN, museum, Lions Club, Charlie Lammers (LTCDR Ret'd) |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Notice | All Navy Reunion (Maroochydore, Oct 2016) notice | 11 | Event notice for the All Navy Reunion at Maroochydore (12–16 Oct 2016) with contacts. | All Navy Reunion, Maroochydore, October 2016, Bill Hayward, Sue Meehan, reunion |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Letter | Letters: Trangie Anzac Day Centenary + Gallipoli print presentation | 12 | Letter describing Trangie (Central NSW) Anzac Day Centenary event and presentation of Gallipoli print. | Trangie, Anzac Day, Centenary, Gallipoli Landing, Trangie RSL, Colin McEnally, Leon Brown, Alan Jones, Noel Gaffey, Ian Laidler |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Photo caption | Defence Community Organisation families day (Penwood Miniature Railway, Jaspers Brush) caption | 12 | Caption naming attendees at a Defence Community Organisation families day. | Defence Community Organisation, families day, Penwood Miniature Railway, Jaspers Brush, John Gallagher, Mitchell Gallagher, Amy Gallagher, Vicki Doran, Patrick Doran, Todd Glynn, Damon Glynn, Dom Cooper, Ellie Cooper |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Letter | Letter: 'The Two Days in Your Life' book promotion (Toz Dadswell) | 13 | Letter promoting a newly printed book and requesting support; includes cover image. | The Two Days in Your Life, Toz Dadswell, book, Dadswell tribe, goldfields, prospecting, Bluey the Sig |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Clipping/Humour | News clipping: Blues lose inaugural captain (Greg Nichols obituary) + 'No Trespassing' sign/cartoon | 14 | Newspaper clipping about Greg Nichols; includes humorous sign/cartoon elements on page. | Greg Nichols, Nowra Blues, football, captain-coach, South Coast Register, John Collier, humour, no trespassing, John Collier (clipping) |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Notice | We need your email address! (membership communications) | 14 | Call for members to provide email addresses; includes divisional percentages and webmaster contact. | email address, membership, communication, webmaster@theFAAAA.com, database, NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, SA, TAS, FAA Association |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Obituary | Rest in Eternal Peace: Robert Reeve (1937–2015) | 15 | Death notice and tribute for Robert Reeve; service and burial information. | Robert Reeve, obituary, Rookwood Memorial Ave Memorial Gardens, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Kuttabul, Fleet Air Arm |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Obituary notice | Vale notice: Markwell Dick (from daughter Michelle) | 15 | Short notice announcing the death of Dick Markwell in Bundaberg. | Dick Markwell, Bundaberg, cancer, stroke, diabetes, Michelle Markwell |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Obituary notice | Vale notice: Peter Doniger (from Valerie Doniger) | 15 | Notice advising of Peter Doniger's passing and family details. | Peter Doniger, Valerie Doniger, liver cancer, Slipstream, family, children |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Obituary notice | Vale notice: Ralph Mayer (from Mal Smith) | 15 | Notice for Ralph Mayer, life member; mentions 'Originals' Aircraft Handlers course and family. | Ralph Mayer, obituary, Victoria Division, Aircraft Handlers course, Originals, Margaret Mayer, Mal Smith |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Vale list | Vale list: Stringer Bevin; Daniels Don; Pescia Robert (Bob); Innes David | 15 | Short list of members noted as deceased with roles/dates. | Vale, Stringer Bevin, Daniels Don, Pescia Robert, Innes David, PO PHOT, Chief Air Fitter, Armour |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Obituary/Tribute | Tribute: Joe and Pat Malcolm | 16 | Tribute to Joe Malcolm (and Pat) covering service, Korea-era experiences, and family. | Joe Malcolm, Pat Malcolm, Korean War, HMAS Ararat, Rabaul, crash crew, HMAS Sydney, aircraft engineer, Petty Officer |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Article | Gold Medal hopes for Albatross sailor (Chad Poland - Surf Life Saving) | 17 | Profile of Leading Seaman Chad Poland (HMAS Albatross) and his surf life saving championship successes in 2015. | Chad Poland, HMAS Albatross, surf life saving, Stramit NSW Country Championships, Masters 30-34, Umina, Nowra-Culburra Surf Life Saving Club, Gold Coast titles |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Humour | Humour: Butcher shop 'free groceries' punchline | 17 | Short joke about a butcher providing freebies over 16 years. | humour, joke, butcher, groceries |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Speech | Keynote Address: Capt Michael P Donnelly USN (ret) - U.S. Memorial Day 2015 (Perth) | 18 | Keynote address for U.S. Memorial Day service in Perth, drawing parallels with Anzac Day and WWII commemorations. | U.S. Memorial Day, Perth, Flame of Remembrance, Capt Michael P Donnelly, USN, Anzac Day, Gallipoli, Normandy, D-Day, Kings Park, North American Veterans Association, Capt Michael P Donnelly USN (ret) (introduced by 'Skinhead') |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Article | A Helping Hand: HMAS Albatross personnel assist Nepal earthquake relief | 19 | Report on donations and assistance organised for Nepal following the April 2015 earthquake. | Nepal earthquake, Australia-Nepal Friendship Society, ANFS, HMAS Albatross, Kelvin Hockey, Daniel MacQueen, Chris Vae, donations, camping gear, Canberra |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Notice | Deadline notice for next edition (23 Sept 2015; print 30 Sept 2015) | 19 | Submission deadline and printing date for next issue. | deadline, submissions, next edition, September 2015 |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Notice | Disclaimer (publication rights and views) | 19 | Standard publication disclaimer about reproduction and opinions. | disclaimer, copyright, reproduction, editorial responsibility |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Article | Hearts of Gold: RANTEWSS supports Shoalhaven Homeless Hub (Nowra) | 20 | RAN Tactical Electronic Warfare Support Section donates supplies and funds to Shoalhaven Homeless Hub. | Hearts of Gold, Shoalhaven Homeless Hub, Nowra, RANTEWSS, HMAS Albatross, Mathew Buckley, Shane Halliday, Kerri Snowden, charity, donation |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Photo spread | Social Scene: Old Navy Phots Reunion Swan Hill VIC (group + couples) | 21 | Photo captions and attendee names from reunion at Swan Hill Recreational Park. | Social Scene, Old Navy Phots, reunion, Swan Hill, Victoria, Allan Moore, John O’Brien, George Anderson, Charlie Lammers, Richard Briggs, Rick Reynolds, John Dawe, Ron Batchelor, Raey De Ross, Doug Pryke, John Kwiatkowski, Steve Dent, John Houldsworth, Richard Green, Peter Fenwick, Mal Lancaster, John Butterly, Trevor Klose, Gwen Batchelor, Ruth Fenwick, Bev Lancaster, Julie Lammers, Barbara Dawe, Clare Green, Dick Green, Babs Reynolds |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Photo spread | Social Scene: Photo reunion + HT725 Squadron commissioning photos | 22 | More reunion photos plus commissioning of HT725 Squadron (11 June 2015) attendee captions. | Social Scene, photo reunion, HT725 Squadron, commissioning, 11 June 2015, Sharmane Klose, Trevor Klose, Steve Dent, John Kwiatkowski, Denis Mulvihill, Dick Martin, Greg Wise, Brian Sargeson, Keith Boundy, Ken Harvey, Dave Laird, John O’Brien, George Anderson, Mal Lancaster |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Photo spread | Social Scene: ANZAC march Melbourne 2015 + birthdays and members | 23 | Photo captions including the Victorian Division at the ANZAC march and member snapshots. | Social Scene, ANZAC march, Melbourne 2015, Peter McDonald, Barry Lister, Ron Marsh, Mick Blair, Dulcie Blair, Gwen Powell, Bob McBride, Michael McInerney, Chris Fealy, Jim Davidson, Peter Harney, Victorian Division |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Humour | Humour: Feeling Sorry for Yourself | 24 | Humorous motivational image/text ('Feeling Sorry for Yourself'). | humour, feeling sorry for yourself, bad day, misfortune |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Photo/Story | Social Scene: ANZAC Day at sea on Diamond Princess (Keelung–Kagoshima) | 24 | Short write-up about Anzac Day services aboard Diamond Princess during a voyage from Taiwan to Japan. | Social Scene, Anzac Day at sea, Diamond Princess, Princess Cruises, Keelung, Kagoshima, wreath, eulogy, rum, Anzac biscuits, John Bomber Brown, John (Bomber) Brown |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | News | Sword presentation for 725 Squadron Aircrewman | 25 | Report on a sword presentation to a 725 Squadron aircrewman, including formal parade details. | sword presentation, 725 Squadron, aircrewman, ceremony, RAN |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Article | Defence and Navy Media Coverage (article excerpt) | 26 | Commentary on defence industry/media topics, including submarine programs (excerpt). | defence media, navy, submarines, industry, Japan, Europe, procurement |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Report | President's report | 27 | National President report on association matters and events. | President report, FAA Association, Federal Council, membership, events, CDRE G Ledger (Ret'd) |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Report | Victoria Division report (June 2015) | 28 | Victoria Division update, meetings and member news. | Victoria Division, report, meetings, members, events |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Report | NSW report | 29 | NSW Division update including committee and activities. | NSW Division, report, committee, Nowra, activities |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Report | Tasmania report | 30 | Tasmania Division update, events and member welfare. | Tasmania Division, report, Sheffield, Beaconsfield |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Obituary | Obituary: Charlie Morris (LEM) (A) (Snow) (?), HMAS Albatross | 31 | Obituary/tribute for Charles 'Snow' Morris, including service details. | Charlie Morris, Snow, obituary, HMAS Albatross, LEM(A), Fleet Air Arm |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Report | Queensland report | 32 | Queensland Division update and member news. | Queensland Division, report, events, members |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Notice | Reunion itinerary: Club Old Bar (Aug 2015) | 33 | Detailed itinerary and costs for an August 2015 reunion at Club Old Bar. | reunion, Old Bar, August 2015, meet and greet, itinerary, costs |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Report | ACT Division report (part 1) | 34 | ACT Division update including membership database changes and Anzac Day activities; includes Cairns Anzac Day write-up and photos. | ACT Division, report, John Schonberger, Rob Hall, membership database, Anzac Day Canberra, Michael Sandberg, Cairns, HMAS Cairns, Carl Capper, Chris Ormond, Gary Clues, Ian Scott, Peter Davis, Vaughan Baird, Kelly Baird, Dale Robertson, Jonno Keating, Julie |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Notice | FAAAA website announcement + electronic Slipstream option | 36 | Promotion of new FAA Association website and option for domestic members to read Slipstream online. | FAAAA website, faaaa.asn.au, electronic slipstream, online magazine, members area, calendar, accidents |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Report | South Australia report | 37 | SA Division update and member news. | South Australia Division, report, Coromandel Valley, events |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Memoir | Recollections of a 'Birdie' Electrician (part 1) | 38 | Memoir of an FAA electrician's early RAN career and experiences at HMAS Albatross and other postings. | Recollections, Birdie, electrician, John R Berry, PO EL A, HMAS Murchison, HMAS Quickmatch, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Gascoyne, HMAS Albatross, Sea Fury, 816 Squadron, Korea, crash crew, John R Berry 29023 (PO EL A) |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Report | National Secretary Report | 40 | National Secretary update including Federal Council Meeting details and website content requests. | National Secretary, Dick Martin, Pincher, Federal Council Meeting, Melbourne Naval Centre, 725 Squadron, lapel badges, website |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Report | Western Australia report | 41 | WA Division report covering ANZAC Day, bowls day, Coral Sea service, and US Memorial Day service. | Western Australia Division, report, Keith Taylor, ANZAC Day Perth, HMAS Stirling, Flight Training School, Coral Sea, Kings Park, US Memorial Day, wreath |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Directory | FAA Association contact details (National + Divisions) | 42 | Contact list for National Executive and Divisions (addresses, phones, emails). | contact details, National Executive, President G Ledger, Secretary Dick Martin, John Gregory Kelson, Mike Stubbington, Ron Christie, Malcolm Smith, David Innes, Maureen Douglas, Barry Lister, Greg Wise, John Schonberger |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Humour | Humour: Golf mate for dinner | 42 | Joke about bringing a golf mate home for dinner. | humour, golf, dinner, joke |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Humour | Humour: Snow Plough Warning | 42 | Joke about snow plough parking rules. | humour, snow plough warning, joke |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Advertisement | Advertisement: ADCU mobile banking app | 43 | ADCU mobile banking app advertisement. | ADCU, Australian Defence Credit Union, mobile banking app, ad |
| 2015 | June | 26 | 2 | Back matter | Back matter: printing details + 725 Squadron commissioning photos/captions | 44 | Typesetting/printing credits plus captions/photos relating to 725 Squadron commissioning and Romeo helicopters. | Red Barron Printing, Bomaderry, HT725 Squadron, Romeo, MH-60R, crest, commissioning, Neil Ralph, Brian Coutier, Ed Bell, Winston James, Tim Barrett, Kevin Andrews, Ann Sudmalis |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Editorial | Editor's Note – NSW Squadron Newsletter Launch | 2 | Introduction to the first NSW Squadron newsletter outlining aims and requesting member support and contributions. | Tony Penno, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, NSW Squadron, Nowra, HMAS Albatross, Newsletter, Association, 1990 |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Notice | Annual General Meeting Notice | 4 | Notice advising members of the Annual General Meeting to be held at HMAS Albatross (Senior Sailors' Mess) in March 1990. | AGM, Annual General Meeting, HMAS Albatross, Senior Sailors Mess, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, NSW Squadron, 1990 |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Notice | Navy Race Day – Archer Race Course, Nowra | 3 | Event notice for Navy Race Day at Archer Race Course, Nowra. | Nowra, Navy Race Day, social event, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1990 |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Welfare | RDFWA Welfare Notice | 3 | Member welfare and compensation update touching on exposure-related claims and support avenues. | RDFWA, welfare, Chips Gray, Fleet Air Arm veterans, FAA, 1990 |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Article | RAN Skyhawks Saw Action in Vietnam | 4 | Historical overview of A-4 Skyhawk operations and context for aircraft later transferred to the RAN. | Ray Larson, A-4 Skyhawk, A4G Skyhawk, Vietnam, USS Hancock, VA-55, VA-212, RAN, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Article | Skyhawk for Museum – Tucson Recovery | 2 | Report on RAN personnel organising recovery/transport of an A-4 Skyhawk for the Naval Aviation Museum at Nowra. | A-4 Skyhawk, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, Tucson Arizona, RAN, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, restoration |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Article | Naval Aviation Museum Appeal | 5 | Appeal for donations, photographs and volunteer support for aircraft restoration projects. | Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, Sea Fury, Fairey Firefly, Joe Dunner, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, restoration |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Article | HMAS Melbourne – Some Facts | 6 | Technical and historical overview of HMAS Melbourne including aircraft complements and operational context. | HMAS Melbourne, Majestic class, Sea Venom, Gannet, Wessex, Tracker, A4G Skyhawk, RAN, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Poem | Pussar Duck | Poem/humour item included in the newsletter. | poem, humour, naval life, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1990 | |
| 1990 | January | 1 | 1 | Notice | Membership Renewal / Subscriptions | 10 | Reminder regarding membership renewals and subscriptions. | membership, subscriptions, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, 1990 |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Editorial | Editor's Note – Newsletter Format and Museum Support | 2 | Editorial outlining newsletter updates and appeals for member support of museum activities. | Tony Penno, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, HMAS Albatross, AGM 1990 |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Report | President's Report 1989 | 2 | Annual report reviewing NSW Squadron activities, restoration work and membership matters. | Bob Cronin, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, NSW Squadron, Sea Fury, Naval Aviation Museum |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Report | Secretary's Report 1989 | 2 | Administrative report covering membership and organisational matters for the NSW Squadron. | Jim Lee, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, NSW Squadron, membership |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Report | Treasurer's Report | 2 | Financial statement outlining income and expenditure for the period. | Ray Larson, treasurer, finances, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Restoration | RAN Historical Aircraft Flight Cleanup | 3 | Report on volunteer cleanup and reorganisation activities supporting museum restoration work. | Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, Historic Flight, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Skyhawk, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Notice | Sea Venom Located in Queensland | 3 | Notice regarding Sea Venom airframes located in Queensland and referred to Nowra museum interests. | Roly Rowsell, Sea Venom, Caloundra, Queensland, Naval Aviation Museum, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Historical Article | Fleet Air Arm Types of the Past – Supermarine Walrus | 4 | Historical overview of the Supermarine Walrus amphibian and its naval aviation service. | Supermarine Walrus, Seagull V, WWII, naval aviation, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Profile | Personality Profile – George Szymoniczek | 3 | Biographical profile of George Szymoniczek including service and postings relevant to naval aviation. | George Szymoniczek, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Albatross, 724 Squadron, 725 Squadron, 816 Squadron, 851 Squadron, RAN, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Welfare | RFDWA News and Veteran Welfare | 2 | Update on welfare matters and assistance avenues for veterans. | RFDWA, Chips Gray, veteran welfare, service pension, Fleet Air Arm veterans, FAA |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Article | Avro 707A Rediscovered | 10 | Short historical note about the Avro 707A and its relevance to naval aviation context. | Avro 707A, HMAS Melbourne, aviation research, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | April | 1 | 2 | Notice | Yulefest Notice | 3 | Event notice for Yulefest social gathering. | Yulefest, social event, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1990 |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Editorial | Editor's Notes and Museum Update | 2 | Editorial covering museum activities, research appeals and member participation initiatives. | Tony Penno, Ray Larson, Chris George, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, Naval Aviation Museum, HMAS Albatross, Tracker |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Article | When the Navy Took a Salute | 1 | Anecdotal account involving HMAS Melbourne in Hong Kong harbour and a captain’s salute exchange. | HMAS Melbourne, Hong Kong, Captain V.A.T. Smith, Royal Australian Navy, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Historical Article | Development of British Naval Aviation and the Australian Fleet Air Arm – Part I | 12 | Historical overview of early Royal Naval Air Service development and carrier aviation experiments. | Lt C.R. Sampson, Flight Sub Lt B.A. Smart, Royal Naval Air Service, RNAS, HMS Hermes, HMS Ark Royal, HMS Furious, HMS Yarmouth, Sopwith Pup, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Article | Night Flying at NAS Nowra | 2 | Humorous vignette about night flying operations and airfield lighting at NAS Nowra. | NAS Nowra, night flying, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Report | Meeting at the Aviation Museum | 6 | Report on museum meeting discussing restoration priorities and future development planning. | Commodore Partington, Commander Chris George, Naval Aviation Museum, HMAS Albatross, Historic Flight |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Restoration Report | Sea Venom WZ937 Restoration Starts | 3 | Commencement of static restoration of Sea Venom WZ937 including structural repair and corrosion assessment. | Sea Venom WZ937, Tony Penno, Bob Cronin, Val Weber, Shane Penno, Pteor Dawson, Naval Aviation Museum, Historic Flight |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Restoration Report | Gannet XA434 Restoration Starts | 6 | Restoration work begins on Gannet AS Mk1 XA434 including stripping and wing fold mechanism assessment. | Gannet XA434, Don Parkinson, Frank Birtles, Commodore Partington, Commander Chris George, Naval Aviation Museum |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Historical Article | Fleet Air Arm Types of the Past – Fairey Fulmar | 12 | Historical profile of the Fairey Fulmar and its Fleet Air Arm operations. | Fairey Fulmar, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, HMS Victorious, Mediterranean |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Association Notice | RDFWA News | 10 | Brief RDFWA update and contact note for members. | RDFWA, Chips Gray, Neil Gage, welfare, Fleet Air Arm veterans, FAA |
| 1990 | July | 1 | 3 | Notice | 42nd Anniversary Dinner Notice | 9 | Notice regarding an anniversary dinner/event for the association/community. | anniversary dinner, social event, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1990 |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Editorial | Editor's Notes and Association Update | Editorial covering association activities, museum progress and forthcoming events. | Tony Penno, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, HMAS Albatross | |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Report | Air Day – 1 July 1990 | 8 | Report on Air Day activities including displays, community engagement and museum promotion. | Air Day, 1 July 1990, HMAS Albatross, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Report | Yule Fest Report | 4 | Report on Yule Fest social event and associated fundraising/community participation. | Yule Fest, social event, fundraising, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1990 |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Welfare | RDFWA / Asbestos Notice | 4 | Welfare update and notice relating to asbestos concerns and support pathways. | RDFWA, asbestos, welfare, Chips Gray, Fleet Air Arm veterans, FAA |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Historical Article | Development of British Naval Aviation & Australian Fleet Air Arm (continued) | 5 | Continuation of the historical series on British naval aviation and the origins of the Australian Fleet Air Arm. | Royal Naval Air Service, Fleet Air Arm history, FAA, carriers |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Historical Article | HMAS Melbourne Ship Movements 1955–56 (continued) | 6 | Continuation of HMAS Melbourne operational chronology covering 1955–56 movements and operations. | HMAS Melbourne, 1955, 1956, RAN, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, carrier operations |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Restoration Report | Sea Venom WZ937 Restoration Update | 6 | Progress update on Sea Venom WZ937 restoration work at the museum. | Sea Venom WZ937, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, restoration, Historic Flight |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Restoration Report | Gannet XA434 Restoration Update | 6 | Progress update on Gannet XA434 restoration and associated project tasks. | Gannet XA434, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, restoration, Historic Flight |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Notice | FAA Reunion ’92 Planning | 7 | Planning notes and coordination information for the 1992 Fleet Air Arm reunion. | Reunion 1992, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, planning, coordinators |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Profile | Personality Profile – George Meacham | 4 | Biographical profile/personality feature on George Meacham and his naval aviation connections. | George Meacham, biography, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, HMAS Albatross |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Notice | Taranto Night – 50th Anniversary Notice | 7 | Commemorative notice marking the 50th anniversary of the Taranto raid. | Taranto, 50th anniversary, WWII, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, commemoration |
| 1990 | October | 1 | 4 | Tribute | Sir David Martin Tribute | 10 | Tribute/clipping acknowledging Sir David Martin and his connection to naval service and public life. | Sir David Martin, tribute, RAN, 1990 |
| 1991 | January | 2 | 1 | Association | FAA Federal Council / National Executive Formation | 9 | Report on Federal Council activity and formation/organisation matters for the national association. | Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, Federal Council, T.A. Dadswell, Clem Conlan, Hugh Presley, Theo Bushe-Jones, Ron Tate, Les Matterson, Ray Bryce, I. Ferguson |
| 1991 | January | 2 | 1 | Restoration Report | Gannet XA434 Restoration Progress | 7 | Update on Gannet XA434 restoration progress and contributors supporting the project. | Gannet XA434, Ray Larder, Chris George, Ron Ross, Ken Day, Rob Pardington, Don James, Bob Delahunty, CPO Bronco Johnson, Naval Aviation Museum, Historic Flight |
| 1991 | January | 2 | 1 | Article | 816 Squadron Historical Summary | Historical summary of 816 Squadron activities and operational context. | 816 Squadron, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, RAN, squadron history | |
| 1991 | January | 2 | 1 | Historical Article | Development of British Naval Aviation & Australian Fleet Air Arm (continued) | Continuation of the historical series on early British naval aviation leading to Fleet Air Arm development. | Royal Naval Air Service, Fleet Air Arm history, FAA, carriers | |
| 1991 | January | 2 | 1 | Historical Article | HMAS Melbourne 1956 Operational Chronology (continued) | 3 | Continuation of HMAS Melbourne operational chronology covering 1956 activities. | HMAS Melbourne, 1956, RAN, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, carrier operations |
| 1991 | January | 2 | 1 | Feature | Spin Us a Dit – White Ensign Club Narrative | 5 | Feature anecdote/history piece centred on the White Ensign Club and naval aviation community stories. | White Ensign Club, J.P. Peary, naval aviation culture, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1991 | January | 2 | 1 | Notice | Reunion ’92 Coordination Framework | 2 | National coordination notes for the 1992 reunion, including contacts and responsibilities. | Reunion 1992, Les Matterson, Clem Conlan, Roger Harrison, Theo Bushe-Jones, Ray Bryce, Bob Cronin, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1991 | April | 2 | 2 | Association | Commander Air Transition and Association Context | 2 | Association update noting change of Commander Air appointment and related museum/association continuity. | Chris George, Geof Ledger, HMAS Albatross, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Historic Flight |
| 1991 | April | 2 | 2 | Restoration Report | Sea Venom WZ937 Restoration Update | 4 | Update on Sea Venom WZ937 restoration including sourcing and engineering support. | Sea Venom WZ937, George Beasley, De Havillands Bankstown, Renald Meckle, Frank Birtles, Naval Aviation Museum, Historic Flight |
| 1991 | April | 2 | 2 | Restoration Report | Gannet XA434 Restoration Update | 4 | Update on Gannet XA434 restoration including contributions and model/heritage support. | Gannet XA434, Don Parkinson, Bob Delahunty, Ken Taylor, Naval Aviation Museum, Historic Flight |
| 1991 | April | 2 | 2 | Restoration Report | Sycamore XD-653 Restoration Commenced | 2 | Commencement of restoration work on Bristol Sycamore XD-653 and relocation to hangar space. | Bristol Sycamore XD-653, Don Parkinson, Naval Aviation Museum, Historic Flight |
| 1991 | April | 2 | 2 | Museum | Museum Capital Campaign Update | 2 | Update on museum capital campaign and facility development matters. | Spike Campey, Naval Aviation Museum, HMAS Albatross, capital campaign |
| 1991 | April | 2 | 2 | Welfare | RDFWA / Welfare Advocacy Update | 5 | Welfare advocacy update and contact details for assistance. | Ivan Chips Gray, John Arnold, Neil Gage, Alex Stevens, RDFWA, veteran welfare, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1991 | April | 2 | 2 | Historical Article | HMAS Melbourne Operational Chronology (1957 continuation) | 3 | Continuation of HMAS Melbourne operational chronology into 1957. | HMAS Melbourne, 1957, RAN, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, carrier operations |
| 1991 | July | 2 | 3 | Editorial | Editor's Notes and Association Items | Editorial and association commentary for the quarter including museum and member updates. | A. Penno, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Naval Aviation Museum, HMAS Albatross | |
| 1991 | July | 2 | 3 | Feature | Gulf War / Fleet Air Arm Context Items | 2 | Items and correspondence touching on contemporary operations context and member contributions. | Gulf War, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Les Sayer DSM, Bill West |
| 1991 | July | 2 | 3 | Restoration Report | Sea Fury Project Update | 7 | Update on Sea Fury restoration program and engine/project management contributions. | Sea Fury, Malcolm Oscar Harper, George Meecham, Jack Constantine, Dave Chiverton, Ken Lee, Naval Aviation Museum, Historic Flight |
| 1991 | July | 2 | 3 | Restoration Report | Sycamore and Gannet Restoration Update | 7 | Progress notes on Sycamore and Gannet restoration work and workshop activities. | Bristol Sycamore, Gannet XA434, Don Parkinson, Ray Larder, Ken Day, Ron Ross, Naval Aviation Museum, Historic Flight |
| 1991 | July | 2 | 3 | Obituary | Vale – Patrick James Hanson (CEAW RAN) | 9 | Obituary/vale notice for Patrick James Hanson, CEAW RAN (died 22 May 1991). | Patrick James Hanson, CEAW, RAN, obituary, vale, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1991 | July | 2 | 3 | Museum | Museum Capital Campaign and Leadership | 3 | Museum capital campaign and leadership references in support of development. | Rear Admiral Andrew Robertson, Commodore Rob Partington, Naval Aviation Museum, HMAS Albatross |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Editorial | Editor's Notes and Secretary’s Report | 2 | Editorial and secretary’s report covering association matters, newsletter administration and upcoming activities. | Fleet Air Arm, FAA, association news, editorial, secretary report, HMAS Albatross, Naval Aviation Museum, 1991 |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Welfare | RDFWA / Defence Force Welfare Association News | 2 | Welfare update for members with advocacy and assistance information. | RDFWA, welfare, veterans, entitlements, Fleet Air Arm veterans, FAA, 1991 |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Restoration Report | Sea Fury Restoration Report | 3 | Update on Sea Fury restoration progress and related engineering tasks. | Sea Fury, restoration, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, Historic Flight, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Restoration Report | Sycamore Restoration Report | 3 | Progress update on Bristol Sycamore restoration activities. | Bristol Sycamore, Sycamore, restoration, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, Historic Flight, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Feature | The Bell Bottom Saga | Humorous/reflective piece titled 'The Bell Bottom Saga'. | feature, humour, naval life, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1991 | |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Feature | The Remarkable Story of Sabotage in Australia | 5 | Multi-page feature on sabotage in Australia; historical narrative presented for readers. | sabotage, Australia, history, feature article, 1991 |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Restoration Report | Sea Venom Restoration Report (WZ895) | 6 | Update on Sea Venom WZ895 restoration work and project status. | Sea Venom, WZ895, restoration, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, Historic Flight, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Feature | Spin Us A Dit | 7 | Anecdotes and short reminiscences column. | Spin Us A Dit, anecdotes, naval aviation culture, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1991 |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Historical Article | Development of British Naval Aviation and the Australian Fleet Air Arm (continued) | Continuation of the historical series tracing British naval aviation development and links to the Australian Fleet Air Arm. | Royal Naval Air Service, Fleet Air Arm history, FAA, carriers, Australia, United Kingdom | |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | News | Trackers for Brazil | 8 | News item about S-2 Tracker aircraft destined for Brazil. | Tracker, S-2 Tracker, Brazil, aircraft transfer, naval aviation, 1991 |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Contacts | Contact Column – Associations and Contacts | 9 | Contact details/notes for related associations and groups (e.g., Indefatigable Association UK; HMS Ocean Association). | contacts, Indefatigable Association UK, HMS Ocean Association, Fleet Air Arm community, FAA |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | News | Albatross 1991 | 11 | Item(s) relating to HMAS Albatross activities in 1991. | HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAN, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1991 |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Article | The Role of HMAS Albatross | Article outlining the role and functions of HMAS Albatross. | HMAS Albatross, RAN, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, naval air station, Nowra | |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Restoration Report | Firefly WD826 Rebuild Report | 13 | Report on rebuild/restoration work for Fairey Firefly WD826. | Fairey Firefly, WD826, rebuild, restoration, Naval Aviation Museum, Historic Flight, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Museum | Naval Aviation Museum – Stage 1 Completed / Stage 2 Tenders | 2 | Update noting completion of Museum Stage 1 works and calling/mentioning Stage 2 tenders. | Naval Aviation Museum, Stage 1, Stage 2, tenders, development, Nowra, HMAS Albatross |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Obituary | Vale – Bernard Herbert Cross | 2 | Obituary/vale notice for Bernard Herbert Cross. | Bernard Herbert Cross, obituary, vale, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1991 |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Reunion | Reunion ’92 Order Form / Information | 2 | Reunion ’92 ordering and attendance information. | Reunion 1992, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, order form, association event |
| 1991 | October | 2 | 4 | Association | Association Statement of Purpose | Statement describing the association’s purpose and objectives. | Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, statement of purpose, objectives, 1991 | |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Editorial | 2 | Editorial notes covering aircraft movements, Activities Day, and acknowledgements. | editorial, albatross, activities day |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Secretary's Report | 2 | Membership updates, AGM notice, subscription details and new perpetual membership category. | secretary, membership, AGM |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Welfare Officer's Report | 3 | National welfare matters including superannuation changes and veterans’ hospital oversight. | welfare, RDFWA, veterans |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Prospecting for the Lost Squadron | 4 | Account of recovery efforts for USAAF aircraft buried under Greenland ice since 1942. | WWII, Greenland, B-17, P-38 |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | The Australian War Memorial – Leader in Conservation Research | 6 | Overview of conservation science projects including aircraft metal preservation. | AWM, conservation, aircraft recovery |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Contact Column | 7 | International correspondence from FAA and related associations. | correspondence, reunion, FAA |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Goodbye Jill – Hello Jack! | 8 | History of WRANS and profile of Ruby Boye-Jones, coastwatcher in WWII. | WRANS, coastwatcher, WWII |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Historic Flight Update – Sea Venom Restoration | 10 | Progress report on Sea Venom WZ937 restoration and engine trials. | Sea Venom, restoration |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Sycamore Restoration | 10 | Update on Sycamore helicopter restoration progress. | Sycamore, restoration |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Gannet Restoration | 10 | Status report on Gannet aircraft restoration. | Gannet, restoration |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Sea Fury Restoration | 10 | Centaurus engine overhaul progress for Sea Fury restoration. | Sea Fury, Centaurus |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Spin Us a Dit – Put on the Spot | 11 | Humorous naval aviation anecdote involving Walrus aircraft spotting duties. | humour, Walrus, naval aviation |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | How Senior Citizens Beat Inflation | 12 | Short humorous anecdote on Medicare and hotel costs. | humour |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Life’s Like That | 12 | Naval anecdote from HMS Bulwark publication. | humour, HMS Bulwark |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Check… Mate | 12 | Lighthouse and aircraft carrier naval humour story. | humour, naval |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Development of British Naval Aviation and the Australian Fleet Air Arm (Part 1 cont.) | 13 | Historical continuation covering Nowra operations in 1945. | history, Nowra, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Angels Serenade Albatross | 13 | Report on rock band filming at NAS Albatross museum hangar. | Albatross, museum, media |
| 1992 | January | 3 | 1 | Article | Keep Australia Beautiful | 14 | Article discussing Maralinga atomic tests and fallout concerns. | Maralinga, atomic tests |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Cover | Slipstream Cover – Fleet Air Arm Association NSW | 1 | Cover page for Slipstream Volume 3 Number 2 (April 1992) issued by the Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia (NSW). | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm Association, NSW, Nowra, HMAS Albatross, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Editorial | Editorial | 2 | Editorial notes requesting member photos/letters, updates on reunion planning and museum activities, and mentions ongoing restoration work. | Tony Penno, editorial, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, HMAS Albatross, reunion, restoration, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Welfare | Welfare Officer's Report | 2 | Welfare report discussing administrative/entitlement issues affecting members (including DFRB/compensation matters) and urging prompt action on claims. | Ivan "Chips" Gray, welfare, RDFWA, DFRB, compensation, entitlements, veterans, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Foreword | Foreword by Governor of New South Wales | 3 | Foreword letter praising Fleet Air Arm Association activities and museum restoration projects, signed by the Governor of New South Wales. | Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair AO, Governor of New South Wales, Fleet Air Arm Association, Slipstream, Naval Aviation Museum, HMAS Albatross, Sycamore, Sea Fury, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | News | Albatross 'Happenings' | 3 | Update on HMAS Albatross activities and infrastructure projects, including operational/environmental notes and base developments. | Commodore R. Partington, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAN, base development, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Feature | Retiring Secretary’s Report (verse) | 3 | Humorous verse-style 'retiring secretary’s report' reflecting on newsletter/association administration. | J.M. Lee, humour, verse, secretary, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Article | The NZ Farmer Who May Have Beaten the Wright Brothers | 4 | Article recounting claims that New Zealander Richard Pearse achieved early powered flight before the Wright brothers, with discussion of evidence and controversy. | Richard Pearse, Wright brothers, Wilbur Wright, Orville Wright, New Zealand, Temuka, aviation history, early flight, 1903, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Article | History Lives With the Help of Modern Technology | 5 | Overview of conservation science and techniques supporting preservation of historical collections, including photography, chemicals, and artefact stabilisation. | Allan Pickering, Department of Veterans' Affairs, conservation, Australian War Memorial, AWM, preservation, research, museum science, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Restoration Report | Historic Flight Update | 6 | Museum restoration update including Sea Venom WZ937 work, Gannet XA434 progress, and Sycamore XD-653 restoration activities. | Don Parkinson, Graham Walker, Sea Venom WZ937, Gannet XA434, Bristol Sycamore XD-653, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, Historic Flight, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Contacts | Contact Column – George Cross Island Association | 7 | Correspondence and contact information for related associations, including the George Cross Island Association and other Fleet Air Arm community contacts. | George Cross Island Association, contact column, correspondence, Fleet Air Arm community, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | News | Bankstown Aerodrome 45/47 & the BFF | 7 | Short correspondence item referring to Bankstown Aerodrome and historical aviation context; includes appeal-style notes for readers. | Bankstown Aerodrome, aviation history, correspondence, New South Wales, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Feature | The Romance of Flying from a Carrier | 8 | Feature describing the challenges and routine of carrier flying, including deck operations, arrester gear landings, and maintenance realities. | carrier aviation, arrested landing, deck operations, flight deck, naval aviation, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Poem | Trader Traps its Inventor | 9 | Poem/verse attributed to Sir Robert Watson-Watt reflecting on unintended consequences of invention. | Sir Robert Watson-Watt, poem, humour, invention, radar, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Notice | Get a Grip on This One! | 9 | Short notice promoting a UK aviation association publication and encouraging readers to obtain a copy. | Terry Peel, UK association, publication, notice, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Column | Cribbed from the Curator | 10 | Curator’s column about naval aviation history collection practices and the importance of preserving documents, photos and artefacts. | curator, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, collections, archives, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Article | The Peasants of Madagascar | 10 | Anecdotal/historical narrative piece set in Madagascar, presented as a short feature within the issue. | Madagascar, narrative, feature, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Column | Spin Us a Dit – The Ultimate Authority! | 11 | Anecdote-style column recounting a humorous incident involving naval discipline and authority aboard ship and ashore. | Spin Us a Dit, Joe, Charlie, humour, naval life, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Humour | It’s Moments Like This | 12 | Humorous short piece about naval aviation mishaps and timing, presented as a light feature. | humour, naval aviation, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Humour | Quotable Quotes / Epitaph / Stringbag Memories | 12 | Page of short humorous quotes, an epitaph, and a 'Stringbag Memories' vignette related to naval aviation reminiscence. | Nancy Astor, "Stringbag" memories, biplane, naval aviation, humour, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992, Bob "Windy" Gee |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Article | Confirmation of East Coast’s Sighting! | 13 | Feature discussing a reported WWII-era Japanese submarine sighting on the NSW east coast, with later investigation references. | Japanese submarine, East Coast, WWII, New South Wales, investigation, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Article | Blissy from the Past | 13 | Feature revisiting a past incident/story, illustrated with photographs and brief narrative context. | Blissy, history, feature, cyclone Betty, naval aviation, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | News | News from the Divisions – Tasmania & Western Australia | 14 | Round-up of divisional activities including meetings, social events and local member updates for Tasmania and Western Australia. | Tasmania, Western Australia, division news, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Historical Article | Development of British Naval Aviation and the Australian Fleet Air Arm (continued) | 15 | Continuation of the historical series discussing Fleet Air Arm development and Australian naval aviation establishment context. | Royal Naval Air Service, Fleet Air Arm history, FAA, Nowra, HMAS Albatross, 1940s, 1950s, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Reunion | Late News Snips – Reunion ’92 / Branch Notes | 15 | Notices covering Reunion ’92 updates and branch developments, including regional and overseas association contacts. | Reunion 1992, Les Palmer, Alan Parnell, Birmingham Branch, Les Matterson, Clem Conlan, Fleet Air Arm Association, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Museum | Stage 2 – Naval Aviation Museum Takes Shape | 16 | Update on Naval Aviation Museum Stage 2 construction progress, planning for staffing and volunteer support, and forthcoming information days. | Naval Aviation Museum, Stage 2, construction, Nowra, HMAS Albatross, volunteers, development, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Article | Hello Jill – Again! | 17 | Article about women in naval aviation service and WRANS context, including commentary on changing roles and operational participation. | WRANS, women in Navy, HMAS Albatross, Alice Kay, women in naval aviation, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | April | 3 | 2 | Restoration Report | Stop Press – Sea Fury Restoration | 17 | Short stop-press note reporting progress on Sea Fury restoration and ongoing searches for parts and engineering support. | Sea Fury, restoration, Oscar Harper, Centaurus engine, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, Historic Flight, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, 1992 |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Report | NSW President's Report | 2 | President’s report reflecting on Reunion ’92 week, events programme, and follow-on federal matters including constitution, council meeting timing, and Queensland division coordination. | New Zealand, Nowra, RAN, Sydney, Bomaderry Bowling, Bus Tour, Garden Island, George Parker, Jervis Bay, Jock Stanford, Legal Deposit, Mal Wilson, Mitchell Library, National Conference, Neil Keedle, New South, Nowra Golf, Potts Point, Reunion Nai, State Library, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Bob Cronin, Reunion 92, Jervis Bay Cruises, Bomaderry Bowling Club, Nowra Golf Club, Jock Stanford, Theo Bushe-Jones, Peter Sinclair, Barry Lister |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Editorial | Editorial | 2 | Editorial notes including Legal Deposit arrangement with libraries, reunion wrap-up remarks, distribution growth and call for member contributions. | New Zealand, Nowra, RAN, Sydney, Bomaderry Bowling, Bus Tour, Garden Island, George Parker, Jervis Bay, Jock Stanford, Legal Deposit, Mal Wilson, Mitchell Library, National Conference, Neil Keedle, New South, Nowra Golf, Potts Point, Reunion Nai, State Library, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Legal Deposit, Mitchell Library, State Library of NSW, Canberra |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Foreword | Foreword | 3 | Foreword on esprit de corps and the role of the Naval Aviation Museum, drawing on HMAS Sydney Korean War carrier operations and the importance of volunteer support. | Firefly, HMAS Sydney, Nowra, RAN, Sea Fury, Sydney, Admiral Andrew, Air Arm, Arm Association, By Rear, Capital Campaign, Coral Sea, Korean War, The Fleet, United States, Yellow Sea, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Rear Admiral Andrew Robertson, Naval Aviation Museum, HMAS Sydney, Korean War, Sea Fury, Firefly, Yellow Sea, Capital Campaign |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Article | Naval Tragedy off W.A. Coast | 6 | Reprinted feature recalling the 11 Feb 1945 incident aboard HMAS Nizam off Cape Leeuwin, including ten men swept overboard and related 'N Class' destroyer sea-handling accounts. | HMAS Nizam, RAN, A.Payne, Atomic Ex-Servicemen, Australian Naval, Cape Leeuwin, Cdr Cook, Derek Hammond, Former Able, Historical Society, In South, Indian Ocean, J.Lind, Mt Claremont, Seaman Derek, Seaman Hammond, The Nepal, The Nizam, W.Andrews, World War, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, HMAS Nizam, Cape Leeuwin, Fremantle, Derek Hammond, Lt Cdr Cook, L.J. Lind, M.A. Payne, Nepal, R.W. Andrews, Carley float, Atomic Ex-Servicemen's Association |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Article | Preservation of the Japanese Midget Submarine | 7 | Conservation-focused article describing preservation treatment of the composite Japanese midget submarine and associated Australian War Memorial conservation methods. | AWM, Sydney, Ann Parldnson, Australian War, Cockatoo Dockyards, On May, Sydney Harbour, United States, Veterans Affairs, War Memeorial, War Memorial, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Australian War Memorial, AWM, Cockatoo Dockyards, Ann Parkinson, USS Chicago, Sydney Harbour |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Article | Deficiencies Need Rectification | 7 | Viewpoint article on Australian Defence Force amphibious lift and sea-borne aviation limitations, including HMAS Jervis Bay replacement concepts and helicopter-capable ship requirements. | AWM, Sydney, Ann Parldnson, Australian War, Cockatoo Dockyards, On May, Sydney Harbour, United States, Veterans Affairs, War Memeorial, War Memorial, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, ADF, Gareth Evans, Geoffrey Evans, HMAS Jervis Bay, HMAS Tobruk, Seahawks, Seaking, Squirrel, ANZAC frigates, Collins class |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Article | RN Fleet Air Arm Fact Sheet | 9 | Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm fact sheet summarising FONA responsibilities, organisational structure, squadrons and naval air stations, with PR acknowledgement. | HMAS MELBOURNE, Air Arm, At Sea, Austra Australia, Chief Fleet, Colin Cooke-Priest, Flag Officer, Gulf War, Naval Air, Navy League, Public Relations, Rear Admiral, Royal Fleet, Royal Naval, Royal Navy, Sea Sparrow, Senator Evans, The Fleet, The Navy, To Providing, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, FONA, Rear Admiral Colin Cooke-Priest, Yeovilton, Northwood, Ministry of Defence, Royal Naval Reserve (Air) |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Association | To the Delegates of the Third Conference of the Fleet Air Arm Association of Australia | 10 | Conference address covering national incorporation/constitution matters, insurance, and federal council processes following Adelaide (Oct 1991) and other meetings. | Nowra, Arm Association, Bob Bryce, Federal Council, Hon Secre, Hon Treasurer, Ian Ferguson, Kindred Organisations, Lady Smith, Les Matterson, National President, Our Patron, Perhaps Take, Servicemens Associations, Sir Victor, The Reunion, Veterans Affairs, West Australia, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Federal Council, Constitution, Adelaide 1991, Melbourne Cup, legal firm, insurance, G. Vickeridge, J. Ikin, C. Bushe-Jones, Ian Ferguson |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Article | The Indispensable Man | 10 | Short reflective piece about organisational reliance on key individuals and the importance of shared responsibility. | Nowra, Arm Association, Bob Bryce, Federal Council, Hon Secre, Hon Treasurer, Ian Ferguson, Kindred Organisations, Lady Smith, Les Matterson, National President, Our Patron, Perhaps Take, Servicemens Associations, Sir Victor, The Reunion, Veterans Affairs, West Australia, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | News | HMAS Albatross | 11 | Base notes and community items relating to HMAS Albatross and associated activities. | FAA, HMAS ALBATROSS, Air Day, Annual Senior, Australian Naval, Aviation Dear, Dear John, Dear Members, Dear Shipmate, Home Club, Joyce Know, Mess President, Pvblicity Officer, R.Mc, Royal Sailor, Rvss Hamer, Sailors Reunion, To Fleet, We Once, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, HMAS Albatross, Nowra |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | News | Senior Sailors Mess | 11 | Notice relating to Senior Sailors Mess reunion timing aligned with Museum Stage 2 opening. | FAA, HMAS ALBATROSS, Air Day, Annual Senior, Australian Naval, Aviation Dear, Dear John, Dear Members, Dear Shipmate, Home Club, Joyce Know, Mess President, Pvblicity Officer, R.Mc, Royal Sailor, Rvss Hamer, Sailors Reunion, To Fleet, We Once, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, WO Bob McIlwain, Senior Sailors Reunion, Stage 2 opening |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Contacts | HMS Ocean Association – UK | 11 | Contact/correspondence item for the HMS Ocean Association (UK). | FAA, HMAS ALBATROSS, Air Day, Annual Senior, Australian Naval, Aviation Dear, Dear John, Dear Members, Dear Shipmate, Home Club, Joyce Know, Mess President, Pvblicity Officer, R.Mc, Royal Sailor, Rvss Hamer, Sailors Reunion, To Fleet, We Once, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, HMS Ocean Association, United Kingdom, contacts |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Feature | Memories of the Cinema | 12 | Nostalgic feature recalling cinema-going and associated service-life memories. | Nowra, Monty Python, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Feature | Military History? Ship's Standing Orders | 13 | Humorous/reflective piece framed around 'Ship’s Standing Orders' and the quirks of naval service life. | British Columbia, Each Day, First Training, Franglais There, French Leffers, French Letter, Good Lord, Grey Funnel, L. The, Medical Officer, Naval Officer, One Sunday, Royal Flying, Stand Easy, They There, Vancouver Island, World War, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Feature | For Being Human | 13 | Short piece reflecting on fallibility and human factors in service contexts. | British Columbia, Each Day, First Training, Franglais There, French Leffers, French Letter, Good Lord, Grey Funnel, L. The, Medical Officer, Naval Officer, One Sunday, Royal Flying, Stand Easy, They There, Vancouver Island, World War, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Column | Sin Bosun Dits | 13 | Bosun-style anecdotes ('dits') presented as a light column. | British Columbia, Each Day, First Training, Franglais There, French Leffers, French Letter, Good Lord, Grey Funnel, L. The, Medical Officer, Naval Officer, One Sunday, Royal Flying, Stand Easy, They There, Vancouver Island, World War, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, bosun, dits, naval humour |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Historical Article | Birth of the R.A.N. Fleet Air Arm | 14 | Historical article outlining origins and early development of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm. | FAA, Greenland, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Royal, HMAS Sydney, Nowra, RAN, Sydney, Admiral Sir, Air Group, Australian Commonwealth, Australian Government, Australian Navy, Ben Chifley, Daily Express, Fleet Requirements, In The, Indian Navy, Jervis Bay, M. Ships, Naval Board, Navy Sea, Nowra In, Plan For, Requirements Should, Ships Magnificient, T. Smith, The American, The British, The Harrier, The Naval, Ultimately Wreckage, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, RAN Fleet Air Arm, history, Nowra, HMAS Albatross |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | News | Ice Plane Found | 14 | News item on discovery of an 'ice plane' (aircraft found in ice) and its recovery context. | FAA, Greenland, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Royal, HMAS Sydney, Nowra, RAN, Sydney, Admiral Sir, Air Group, Australian Commonwealth, Australian Government, Australian Navy, Ben Chifley, Daily Express, Fleet Requirements, In The, Indian Navy, Jervis Bay, M. Ships, Naval Board, Navy Sea, Nowra In, Plan For, Requirements Should, Ships Magnificient, T. Smith, The American, The British, The Harrier, The Naval, Ultimately Wreckage, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, Greenland, WWII aircraft recovery |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | News | Victoria | 15 | Division news and member updates for Victoria. | FAA, HMAS Cerberus, Nowra, Sydney, Western Australia, Aileen Tate, Air We, Anzac Day, Arm Association, Clem Conlan, Council Meeting, Hi Shipmates, John Clifford, Larry Penny, Life Member, Maureen Webster, Melbourne Cup, National City, Our Sunday, Sady Pattenden, Theo Bushe-Jones, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, Victoria Division, Fleet Air Arm Association |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | News | Western Australia Division | 15 | Division news and member updates for Western Australia. | FAA, HMAS Cerberus, Nowra, Sydney, Western Australia, Aileen Tate, Air We, Anzac Day, Arm Association, Clem Conlan, Council Meeting, Hi Shipmates, John Clifford, Larry Penny, Life Member, Maureen Webster, Melbourne Cup, National City, Our Sunday, Sady Pattenden, Theo Bushe-Jones, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, Western Australia Division, Fleet Air Arm Association |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Notice | Coming Events | 16 | Forthcoming events diary including meetings, museum-related dates and association activities. | New Zealand, Nowra, Sea Venom, Sydney, WZ895, WZ937, Air Branch, Annual Dinner, Chapman Street, Dick Prentice, East Perth, Hong Kong, Jack Duperousel, Keith Murdoch, Naval Association, Railway Parade, Ric Hammond, Shirley Taylor, State Secretary, Stirling Street, Suzy Wong, Thanks Dick, The Coral, The Federal, The Sydney, Theo Blls, Toz Dadswell, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, events, diary |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Restoration Report | C47A – Dakota Restoration | 17 | Restoration update on C-47A Dakota project and associated work streams. | Bankstown, Centaurus, Firefly, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, Sea Fury, WD826, WZ895, Air Arm, Bankstown Airport, Bob Delahunty, Don Parkinson, Flee The, General Meeting, George Meacham, Historic Flight, It Is, Jack Constantine, Keith Bovndy, Ken Lee, Kevin Hill, Maintenance Coordinator, Oscar Harper, Project Manager, Royal Navy, Russ Ayres, Safety Equipment, Senior Sailor, Terry Hetherington, The Firefly, Tony Pen, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, C-47A, Dakota, restoration |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Restoration Report | Sea Fury Restoration | 17 | Sea Fury restoration update including Centaurus engine and airframe project notes. | Bankstown, Centaurus, Firefly, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, Sea Fury, WD826, WZ895, Air Arm, Bankstown Airport, Bob Delahunty, Don Parkinson, Flee The, General Meeting, George Meacham, Historic Flight, It Is, Jack Constantine, Keith Bovndy, Ken Lee, Kevin Hill, Maintenance Coordinator, Oscar Harper, Project Manager, Royal Navy, Russ Ayres, Safety Equipment, Senior Sailor, Terry Hetherington, The Firefly, Tony Pen, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Sea Fury, Centaurus, restoration |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Feature | Whose Job Is It? | 17 | Short feature/commentary on role clarity and shared responsibilities within organisations. | Bankstown, Centaurus, Firefly, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, Sea Fury, WD826, WZ895, Air Arm, Bankstown Airport, Bob Delahunty, Don Parkinson, Flee The, General Meeting, George Meacham, Historic Flight, It Is, Jack Constantine, Keith Bovndy, Ken Lee, Kevin Hill, Maintenance Coordinator, Oscar Harper, Project Manager, Royal Navy, Russ Ayres, Safety Equipment, Senior Sailor, Terry Hetherington, The Firefly, Tony Pen, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Welfare | Free Cancer Treatment for Veterans | 19 | Notice/article advising eligible veterans about access to free cancer treatment and relevant pathways. | HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAN, RDFWA, A.Hech, Affairs News, Australian Veteran, Chips Gray, Contact Group, District Contact, District Group, Eligible Service, First Sea, Force Welfare, Gray Welfare, Group The, Health Fund, John Arnold, L. Drake, Lex Drake, Medical Officers, Naval Association, Neil Gage, Nursing Home, R. Heron, Regular Defence, The Secretary, The Shoalhaven, Veteran Affairs, White Ensign, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, veterans, health, cancer treatment |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Museum | Museum News | 20 | Naval Aviation Museum news including project progress, visitor/volunteer notes and updates. | Firefly, RAN, Tracker, Australian Naval, Aviation Museum, But Winston, Commander Spike, Exhibition Centre, Federal Government, Museum Director, Norman Shelley, Second World, The Naval, When Churchill, White Ensign, Winston Churchill, Without Function, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, volunteers |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Article | Getting the Facts Right | 20 | Correction/clarification piece emphasising accuracy in historical and association records. | Firefly, RAN, Tracker, Australian Naval, Aviation Museum, But Winston, Commander Spike, Exhibition Centre, Federal Government, Museum Director, Norman Shelley, Second World, The Naval, When Churchill, White Ensign, Winston Churchill, Without Function, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, accuracy, corrections, records |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Article | Ships with a Secret | 21 | Feature article discussing ships and concealed/lesser-known aspects of their histories. | Air Artificer, Aubrey Furness, Cape Town, Captain Raoul, Captains Lack, Del Gratia, Edyth Harper, Every The, Farler Road, Grenville Division, H.Winchester, Marie Celeste, New York, Nova Scotia, On December, Rhode Island, Ron Houston, S.Hart, Seabird She, Tanjong Piok, The Abbey, The Britisher, The Captain, The Mate, This American, Winchester Co, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, naval history, ships |
| 1992 | July | 3 | 3 | Association | New South Wales Division | 22 | NSW Division notes including meeting outcomes and local association matters. | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, NSW Division, Fleet Air Arm Association |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Foreword | Foreword | 2 | By Commodore T.A.Daswell, AM, RAN (Retd) Nabonal President, Fleet Atr Arm Association of Australia At the Fleet Air Arm conference held at Nowra in May '92, the delegates agreed that there would be considerable benefits to the members if the Association ran a national newsletter. The NSW Division was already produci... | Nowra, RAN, A.Daswell, Arm Association, Australia At, By Commodore, Fleet Atr, If Slipstream, Je Association, Jis Journal, Nabonal President, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | Senair Rescue Vessels | 3 | A very special mention to Peter Clark a NSW member Ray Robertson of Gladstone Old, kindly provided the and of Premier Coast Pre Used Office Furniture. Peter photograph on the front cover. | Air Mercy, Air Speed, Air Trail, Gladstone Old, Lend Lease, Office Furniture, Peter Clark, Pre Used, Premier Coast, Ray Robertson, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | $1/2M Donation To Museum | 4 | and Legal Aid is available, I understand , to Veterans with 3 years or more service. The Naval Aviation Museum is to receive a total of On the local front we have continued to have some half a million dollars from the Shoalhaven City successes. | Shoalhaven, Aviation Museum, Compensation Act, Finance Committee, Legal Aid, Museum Director, Northern Territory, Shoalhaven City, The Council, The Naval, Welfare Officer, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | History | 5 | their arrival in New Zealand. The only change was the exchange No. | RAN, Skyhawk, Blackbum Baffin, Espiritu Santo, Green Island, Head Up, In July, In November, In October, Jacquinot Bay, New Britain, New Georgia, New Zealand, North American, Royal New, South Pacific, Territorial Air, Territorial Squadrons, The On, The Squadron, The Venturas, Tiger Moths, World War, Zealand Air, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | Sheds Called Hangars? | 6 | Albatross. After much planning and work on both sides of the Tasman, the Squadron arrived on 26 February 1991, complete Of the two reasons which have been offered, the most with its aircraft, support equipment, personnel and dependants . | AWM, Nowra, And Etta, Ann Parkinson, Bulton Castle, Dr Hideo, Dr Okamura, Jimmy Smith, John Ashton, Mitchell Annex, Mr Kajihara, New Zealand, Pacific Theatre, The Australian, The Squadron, Veterans Affairs, War Memorial, World War, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | Slo-Ow March! | 9 | mothers, sisters, aunties and nieces. Hated by On arrival at the cemet'ry gates, the Funeral Firin' boyfriends, husbands , fathers, uncles, brothers and Party will 'alt while the funeral cortege passes into the nephews . | Funeral Firin, One Two, Sor He, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | The Last Flight | 10 | blue yonder. When the last long flight is over, The motor coxswain and his boat were lowered and slipped while the ship was still under way. | Gannet, Jervis Bay, Nowra, RAN, RN, Sydney, Air Engineer, Almighty Flying, Bob Geale, Boss All, British The, Fred Randall, Fred So, From Orion, Gangway Staff, Handling School, Hello Windy, Hovercraft Museum, In And, July It, Light There, Loan Officers, Mrs Neville, Nowra Hotel, Pacific Fleet, Pay Lt, Pilot Huskisson, Randwick Stores, Rear Admiral, Robin Angel, Rodney Rhoades, Safety Equipment, Schoolie Smith, Seafield Park, South China, South Coast, Special Edition, The Gannet, Wales Survivors, Walter Watson, Warrant Officer, Xmas Day, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | Birth Of The R.An_ Fleet Air Arm | 12 | special reserve after nine and a half years service as a CVL. On March 7th 1962 'Sydney ' recommissioned The first RAN GAG commissioned as the 20th GAG at RNAS Eglington on 28th August 1948. | Gannet, HMAS Me, HMAS Sydneywas, Nowra, RAN, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Sydney, On March, Station Nowra, United Captain, Westland Wessex, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | Hc 723 Squadron-Celebrations | 13 | across problems of finding the associated AP's which The 40th Anniversary for the squadron was celebra is not helping the cause at all. .J ted on 27 August with a Mess Dinner for all past and Time to say thank you to Shoalhaven Frames and | Shoalhaven, Mess Dinner, Shoalhaven Frames, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Restoration Report | Donation To Historic Flight | 14 | of our members were away so couldn 't make it. Hilton Devereux was going to fly back from the USA but From South Australian Division to NSW was unable to get connecting flights. | Australian Division, Cherry Point, From South, Hilton Devereux, Historic Flight, Mary Rayner, North Carolina, Red Card, Rick Hammond, Ron Tate, South Australian, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | South Australia | 15 | attend our grandson 's third birthday party on the Firstly - to all those active members who put this same day, but being President, I felt it my duty to be magazine together .....w ell done. A truly informative in attendance at the Division's Luncheon, I made it, magazine with a good balance of news, recollections... | HMAS Encounter, Victoria, Although Faye, Arthur Traynor, Aussie Roast, Ben Johnson, Clem Conlan, Compass Airlines, Dennis Tel, Devenport Ray, Jackie Herbert, Jeff Craske, Jock Lacy, John Slade, Les Jordan, Mike Lt, Monsignor Kevin, Poets Night, Reg Green, Repatriation Hospital, Ron Breaden, Ron Christie, Ron Forbes, Seahawk Culdrose, South Australia, Southern Cross, Submarine Corporation, Syd Mitchell, Wally Tel, Warwick Robinson, Winchester Cathedral, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | Queensland | 17 | , that the goal of our own Queensland staff well in this new venture. We hope to be able to ·oivision of the FAA Association will be achieved in contribute to each edition and convey the news of the the very near future. | FAA, HMAS Albatross, New South Wales, Nowra, Queensland, Shoalhaven, Victoria, Anniversary Dinner, As Vice, Associations Incorpo, Barry Lister, Blondell Memorial, Bob Cronin, Brian Treloar, Canberra Services, Charitable Collections, Charities Administration, Chief Secre, Cocktail Party, Constitution Avenue, Consumer Affairs, Corporate Affairs, Derek Whyte, Federal Government, General Meeting, Hot Dog, Jim Lee, Joe Dunner, Maritime Museum, Model Rules, Museum Administrator, Nowra Natives, Nowra News, Patriotic Purpose, Picnic Race, Pocket Diary, President Bob, Public Officer, Queensland Division, Senior Sailors, Stage Two, State Executive, Steering Committee, Sunday At, The George, The National, Wee Pres, Yulefest Dinner, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1992 | October | 3 | 4 | Article | Museum Opening | 19 | The completed first stages of the Australian naval Aviation Museum at Nowra, on the NSW South Coast, will be opened to the public at a special Air Day on 1 Novem ber, 1992. The main hangar of the museum, together with the entry display area and func tion centre, will be officially opened by the Governor of New South... | Dakota, New South Wales, Nowra, RAN, S2G, Skyhawk, Tracker, Air Day, Air Display, Australia Phone, Aviation Museum, Derek Whyte, His Excel, Kinghorn Street, Lower Museum, Museum Stage, Naval Police, New South, Peter Sinclair, Photo Top, Rear Admiral, South Coast, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Cover | Special Edition Cover: 44th Anniversary of the RAN Fleet Air Arm | 1 | Special edition published to mark the 44th anniversary of the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm. | Nowra, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Foreword | Foreword (Admiral Sir Victor Smith, AC, KBE, CB, DSC, RAN Rtd) | 2 | SLIPSTREAM -August 1992 Page 2 FOREWORD By Admiral Sir Victor Smith, AC, KBE, CB, DSC, RAN Rtd In the late 1950's at "Albatross" we began a periodical named Slipstream. Its purpose was to inform, interest and entertain its readers. | RAN, A. Navy, Air Arm, Arm Association, By Admiral, Dick Fennessy, Navy News, Prof Edwards, Rtd In, Sir Victor, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Historical Article | Genesis of the Fleet Air Arm | 3 | Historical overview of naval aviation development, including RNAS/RAF evolution, interwar carrier/aircraft advances, and the Australian naval aviation connection leading toward formation of an Australian Fleet Air Arm. | Argus, Cuxhaven, Dardanelles, Dunkirk, Eagle, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Australia, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, HMAS When, Handley Page, Heligoland, Iraq, Kent, London, North Sea, Point Cook, RAAF, RAN, RN, RNAS, Seagull, Sopwith Baby, Sopwith Camel, Sopwith Pup, Sydney Harbour, Zeppelin, A. First, Admiral Sir, Admiralty Fleet, After World, Air Arm, Air Board, Air For, Air Force, Air Four, Air Ministry, Air Service, Air Staff, Air Station, Air Two, Arm The, Attached Naval, Attached Officers, Australia Station, Australian Fleet, Australian Navy, Bob Geale, British Admiralty, British Army, British Commander, British Naval, C. Third, C.Groves, Captain Reginald, Carrier Air, Cockatoo Island, Commonwealth Defence, Commonwealth Naval, D. Fourth, D.Culley, David Lloyd, E. Fifth, Executive Branch, First Period, Fleet Co, Fleet Page, Flight Lieutenant |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Historical Document | The Fleet Air Arm – 1925 Vintage (CNO 137/1925) | 5 | Extract of Commonwealth Navy Order 137/1925 outlining establishment of an RAN Fleet Air Arm scheme, eligibility, attachment arrangements with the RAAF, pay/allowances, and administrative details. | HMAS Australia, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Hobart, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, HMAS When, Heligoland, Point Cook, RAAF, RAN, RN, Seagull, Sopwith Baby, Sopwith Camel, A. First, Admiralty Fleet, After World, Air Arm, Air Board, Air For, Air Force, Air Four, Air Two, Attached Naval, Attached Officers, Australian Navy, British Admiralty, C. Third, Cockatoo Island, Commonwealth Defence, D. Fourth, E. Fifth, Executive Branch, First Period, Fleet Co, Flying Officer, General Naval, General Service, Governor General, Great Depression, Gunnery Torpedo, In April, In June, Lady Navy, Lieutenant Commander, Lieutenant Fox, Long Air, Nary Order, Naval Board, Naval Discipline, Naval General, Naval Officers, Naval Regulations, No Officer, Order No, Prime Minister, Second Period, Service Two, Ships Albatross, Ships Australia, Specialist Allowance, Submarine Allowance, Supermarine Seagull, The Minister, The Naval, These The, This Commonwealth, Throughout World, War Two, When Flight |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Historical Article | The First Forward Step (Admiral Sir Victor Smith and FAA planning) | 7 | Biographical vignette (from Commodore 'Toz' Dadswell) describing Sir Victor Smith’s role in planning and implementing Australia’s Fleet Air Arm and carrier acquisition/training program. | Beaufort, HMAS Sydney, Jervis Bay, London, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, Admiral Sir, Admiral Smith, Advanced Operational, Air Arm, Air Board, Air Force, Albatross Road, Allied Airforces, Australian Naval, Aviation Planning, Avro Ansons, Beauforts Jervis, Braidwood Rd, C. Walker, Calymea Street, Civil Aviation, Cyril Blacket, East Indies, From Midshipman, General Reconnaissance, In October, Lieutenant Commander, M. Lerew, Nowra Municipal, Royal Nether, Victor Smith, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Chronology | Naval Air Station Albatross – A Chronology | 7 | Chronology of the airfield/RAAF Nowra/RNAS Nowra/HMS Nabbington/HMS Nabswick/transition to HMAS Albatross and key squadron movements, construction milestones, and notable incidents through FAA formation and 1948 commissioning. | Avenger, BPF, Beaufort, Corsair, Firefly, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Moreton, HMAS Nabbington, HMAS Sydney, Hellcat, Jervis Bay, London, MONAB, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RANAS, RN, RNAS, Sea Fury, Spitfire, Vengeance, Wirraway, A.Rhoades, Admiral Sir, Admiral Smith, Advanced Operational, Air Arm, Air Board, Air Engineer, Air Force, Air Group, Air Station, Aircraft Carrier, Albatross Road, Allied Airforces, Arm Base, Australian Naval, Australian Navy, Aviation Planning, Avro Ansons, Beauforts Jervis, Braidwood Rd, C. Walker, Calymea Street, Captain G. Nunnerly, Carrier Air, Chief Petty, Civil Aviation, Commander Lane, Commander R. Rhoades, Corsair Between, Corsair Sqdns, Corsair Squadron, Cyril Blacket, Defence Committee, E. Chubb, E. Graham, East Indies, England Navy, F. Ell, F.Lane, Fairey Firefly, Firefly Mark, For Albatross, From Midshipman, G. Nunnerly, G. Oickinson, G.Poole, General Reconnaissance |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Press Reprint | And What Did the Press Have to Say? (HMAS Albatross Commissioned – local press excerpt) | 9 | Local newspaper excerpt describing the 31 Aug 1948 commissioning of HMAS Albatross, key officers present, anticipated growth, and early training purpose; followed by editorial note about the White Ensign and mast history. | Firefly, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Moreton, HMAS Sydney, Jervis Bay, London, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, RNAS, Sea Fury, Spitfire, Vengeance, Wirraway, A.Rhoades, Air Engineer, Air Group, Air Station, Aircraft Carrier, Australian Naval, Australian Navy, Carrier Air, Chief Petty, Commander Lane, Commander R. Rhoades, Defence Committee, E. Chubb, England Navy, F.Lane, Fairey Firefly, Firefly Mark, For Albatross, G.Poole, J.Banks, Je Nowra, Light Fleet, London Order, Married Quarters, Mrs Frank, Naval Air, Naval Airmen, Naval Ratings, Navy It, Nowra Aerodrome, On Tuesday, Our Records, P. McDonnell, Pacific Division, Petty Officers, R. Rhoades, S. Albatross, Shire Councillor, Shoalhaven Naval, Station Nowra, Supermarine Spitfires, The Air, The Executive, The Hon, The Officers, The Prime, Torpedo Unit, Vultee Vengeance, When Australia, White Ensign, World War, Yeoman Napier, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Press Reprint | And One Year Later… (PIX magazine feature excerpt) | 10 | PIX magazine excerpt describing HMAS Albatross as Australia’s first naval air station, early carrier-era training, amenities/social context in Nowra and Jervis Bay, and early impressions of RN/RAN personnel. | Firefly, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Moreton, HMAS Sydney, Jervis Bay, London, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, Sea Fury, Air Force, Air Station, Aircraft Carrier, Australian Navy, Bill Bowden, Bridge Road, But Sydney, Captain Poole, Commander Electrician, Commander R. Rhoades, Ed Page, England Navy, Fairey Firefly, Flying Officer, For Albatross, G.Poole, J.Crozer, Je Nowra, Married Quarters, Master Plan, Mate Stan, Mechanic Barry, Mrs Frank, Naval Air, Naval Airmen, Naval Centre, Navy It, Nowra Hospital, Nowra School, O.Cox, Our Records, P. McDonnell, Pacific Division, Petty Officers, R. Rhoades, Shire Councillor, Shoalhaven Naval, The Executive, The Royal, The Shire, The Shoalhaven, Torpedo Unit, United Kingdom, When Australia, White Ensign, World War, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Local History | Shoalhaven Naval Centre (public meeting and outcome) | 11 | Abbreviated local-press report (19 Apr 1949) about establishing an amenities centre for Albatross personnel; notes on committee formation and later closure, and later White Ensign Club context. | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Sydney, London, Nowra, RAN, RN, Air Force, Australian Navy, Bill Bowden, Bridge Road, But Sydney, Captain Poole, Commander Electrician, Flying Officer, G.Poole, J.Crozer, Master Plan, Mate Stan, Mechanic Barry, Naval Air, Naval Airmen, Naval Centre, Nowra Hospital, Nowra School, O.Cox, Petty Officers, The Royal, The Shire, The Shoalhaven, United Kingdom, White Ensign, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Press Reprint | Australia’s Naval Airmen (AIRCRAFT magazine excerpt, Oct 1951) | 11 | Extended excerpt outlining early RAN Naval Aviation training pipeline (Point Cook, UK carrier training), squadron composition, costs, planned RANVR air group, and technical trade training at HMAS Albatross including the ‘model deck’. | Cornwall, Firefly, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, Jervis Bay, London, Lossiemouth, Nowra, Point Cook, RAAF, RAN, RN, Schofields, Sea Fury, Syerston, Air Engine, Air Force, Air Group, As Naval, Australian Fleet, Australian Navy, Bill Bowden, Bridge Road, But Sydney, Captain Poole, Carrier Air, Chief Ground, Chief Petty, Commander Electrician, English Midlands, Flinders Naval, Flying Officer, G.Poole, H. Beale, J.Crozer, Jervis The, L. Baker, Ltedr But, Master Plan, Mate Stan, Mechanic Barry, Naval Air, Naval Airmen, Naval Centre, New Zealanders, Northern Ireland, Nowra Hospital, Nowra School, O.Cox, Pacific Naval, Petty Officers, S.Clark, The Australian, The Jervis, The Royal, The Shire, The Shoalhaven, Training Officer, United Kingdom, White Ensign, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Humour/Feature | The Final Word (TARMAC, 14 Feb 1950 – ‘A Colonel story’) | 13 | Introductory note explaining that before the original Slipstream, ‘TARMAC’ circulated at Albatross; this closing extract (dated 14 Feb 1950) captures period opinions/humour from that era. | Firefly, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Sydney, Jervis Bay, Nowra, RAAF, RN, Schofields, Sea Fury, Air Engine, As Naval, Australian Fleet, Chief Ground, Chief Petty, H. Beale, Jervis The, L. Baker, Ltedr But, Pacific Naval, Petty Officers, S.Clark, The Jervis, Training Officer, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Humour/Feature | A Guide to Albatross (humorous guide) | 14 | Humorous ‘guide’ describing HMAS Albatross, its ‘inhabitants’, Nowra, and service-life satire, concluding with verse. | HMAS ALBATROSS, Jervis Bay, Kent, Nowra, RAN, RN, A.OAOSWELL, Air Station, An Air, Australian Air, Australian Oh, Av Been, C.WELLS, D.GOBLE, D.SANDERSON, E.BAILEY, E.FANSHAWE, E.JERVIS, E.LEE, G. Wells, G.Mc, G.POOLE, H.BEALE, H.CLARKE, H.DOWSON, J.ROBERSTSON, J.ROBERTSON, J.TAYLOR, K.MORRISON, Liberty Boat, Like Nothing, N. RALPH, N.PARTINGTON, Old Kent, P. BERGER, R. RHOADES, S.MESLEY, Spanish Galley, The Upperdeckapus, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Reference List | Albatross Commanding Officers (list) | 14 | List of HMAS Albatross commanding officers with years in command (including later COs/‘in command and NOIC Jervis Bay’ entries). | HMAS ALBATROSS, Jervis Bay, Kent, Nowra, RAN, RN, A.OAOSWELL, Air Station, An Air, Australian Air, Australian Oh, Av Been, C.WELLS, D.GOBLE, D.SANDERSON, E.BAILEY, E.FANSHAWE, E.JERVIS, E.LEE, G. Wells, G.Mc, G.POOLE, H.BEALE, H.CLARKE, H.DOWSON, J.ROBERSTSON, J.ROBERTSON, J.TAYLOR, K.MORRISON, Liberty Boat, Like Nothing, N. RALPH, N.PARTINGTON, Old Kent, P. BERGER, R. RHOADES, S.MESLEY, Spanish Galley, The Upperdeckapus, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Reference List | Albatross Executive Officers (list) | 15 | List of HMAS Albatross executive officers with years in role. | RAN, RN, A. LEDGER, A.BURDORF, A.DADSWELL, A.DOUGLAS, A.DUTCH, A.GLEDHILL, A.LEDGER, A.PAYNE, B.CRABB, B.HALL, B.MORE, C.JOHNS, C.WEBSTER, C.WHITFIELD, D.BUCHANAN, D.GOBLE, E.BAILEY, E.CAMPEY, E.LEE, E.ROTHWELL, F.GEORGE, F.LAr, F.WRIGHT, G.DEBUS, Garden Island, H.HAIN, H.McDONALD, H.MclNTOSH, H.STENNiNG, J.ASTBURY, J.BROMFIELD, J.DIAMOND, J.LEHAN, J.ORR, J.RAMSAY, J.ROBERTSON, J.SIMMONDS, J.St, Jack Constantine, K.BIRD, K.DUNCAN, L.CLARK, L.FORD, L.LEARMOUNT, M.BARNETT, M.CLARK, M.KELLY, M.LEA, M.MARKS, N.RALPH, O.GRAY, O.HAMON, P.JAMES, R.DaCOSTA, R.McKENZIE, R.PENNOCK, R.RHOADES, S.MURRAY, T.SHERBORNE, V.GLADSTONE, W.SHARP, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Reference List | Honour Roll (aviation losses list) | 16 | Honour roll listing FAA/RAN and related aviation casualties by date, name, ship/base, squadron and cause (crashed/KIA etc.). | Eagle, Eglinton, Firefly, Hellcat, Lossiemouth, Nowra, Point Cook, RAAF, RAN, RANHFV, RN, RNAS, Sea Fury, Seagull, A.ARUNDEL, A.CASSADIO, A.ROBERTS, A.STURGESS, A.WILD, Almighty God, B. GERRETI, B.BROWN, B.ROBERTS, C. BACON, C.GRAY, C.HENRY, C.PHILLIPS, C.POTIS, C.WARD, C.WILLIAMS, D. McWILLIAM, D.BUCHANAN, D.LYNCH, D.McGOWAN, D.PADGETT, D.WREN, E.CLARKSON, E.DUNLOP, E.SALE, E.SMITH, F.BROWN, F.FOGARTY, F.SWEENEY, F.WILSON, Fairey Albacore, Fleet Ak, G. GORDON, G. Gordon, G. MACEY, G.HODGSON, G.KENNELL, G.OWEN, G.SHARPE, H.McCLINTON, H.SAUNDERS, H.WALL, H.WYATI, I.SHIPP, J. CLARKE, J. HOATH, J. MURCHINSON, J. NORTON, J. ROWAN, J.ARNOLD, J.BEARDSELL, J.BROWNE, J.COLEMAN, J.EDMONDS, J.GEERLINGS, J.HOWE |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Photo Caption | HMAS Albatross Officers – Commissioning Day 31 August 1948 (photo caption list) | 19 | Captioned group listing of officers and senior ratings present on commissioning day (31 Aug 1948) with names and roles. | HMAS Albatross, RAN, RN, Albatross Officers, B.Angel, B.Griffiths, C.Wilding, Cmdr Exec, Commanding Officer, Commissioning Day, E.Chubb, E.Stokes, F.Lane, F.Randall, G.Daniels, G.POOLE, J. Pugh, J.Banks, J.Croz, R.Routley, S.Brown, S.De, T.Smith, The Hon, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1992 | August | 3 | 4A | Imprint | Imprint / printer details | 20 | Printing and publication imprint details for the special edition. | Nowra, Kinghorn Street, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Cover | Cover (Volume 4 Number 1) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 4 Number 1 (January 1993). | Nowra, The Quarterly, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Foreword | Foreword (CO HMAS Albatross) | 2 | SLIPSTREAM - January 1993 FOREWORD. By COMMODORE ROB PARTINGTON All RAN Commanding Officer HMAS Albauoss The end of 1992 is almost upon us and it's an appropriate time to review some of the activities of the Fleet Air Arm over the last twelve months. | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Albauoss, HMAS Stirling, RAN, Seahawk, Administration Building, Air Arm, Air Station, Albauoss The, Arm Association, Base Support, Commanding Officer, Depot Level, Fleet Base, Happy New, His Excellency, Naval Stores, New Year, Officer Quarters, Operations Communications, Peter Sinclair, Rear Admiral, Squadron Administration, The Air, The Australian, The Fleet, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Editorial | Editorial | 3 | Page3 SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 EDITORIAL held in the mess, if my memory serves me correctly, this would be the 24th reunion. On the next day, a Welcome to the first fully sponsored issue of Fund Raising Ball for the Museum vyas held in· the 'SLIPSTREAM'. | FAAA, Garden Island, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS SydneJ, Melbourne, Queensland, RAN, Air Display, Arm Officers, Barry Lister, Colin Bushe, Commanding Officer, Commodore Rob, Duty Officer, Fund Raising, Geoff Vickridge, His Excellency, National Executive, Naval Chapel, New The, On Friday, On Sunday, Peregrine The, Peter Sinclair, Queensland President, Rear Admiral, Reverend Walter, Ships Company, Shoalhaven Spring, South Wales, Squadron Spirit, State Secretary, Sunshine State, The Federal, The Queensland, Those Glad, Wandarri Street, White Ensign, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Report | National Report | 3 | National report covering Federal Council meeting at HMAS Albatross, Queensland Division admission, adoption of a new National Constitution, badge planning, and membership growth. | Brisbane, Canberra, FAAA, Fremantle, Garden Island, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS SydneJ, Melbourne, Nowra, Queensland, RAN, Victoria, Air Day, Air Display, Angelsea Barracks, Arm Officers, Association Roma, Australian Government, Barry Lister, Centre Brisbane, Colin Bushe, Commander Air, Commanding Officer, Commodore Rob, Defence Centre, Defence Regional, Duty Officer, Fund Raising, Geoff Vickridge, Health Service, His Excellency, Ian Ferguson, Industrial Officer, Keswick Barracks, Locked Bag, Melbourne Any, National Executive, National Secretaty, Naval Chapel, Naval Defence, New The, Office The, Officer Defence, On Friday, On Sunday, Peregrine The, Peter Sinclair, Post Office, Queen Victoria, Queensland President, Rear Admiral, Regional Office, Reverend Walter, Safety Officer, Service Record, Ships Company, Shoalhaven Spring, South Wales, Squadron Spirit, Staff Relations, State Capital, State Secretary, Sunshine State, The Federal, The Queensland, Those Glad, Veteran Affairs, Wandarri Street, Welfare Officer |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Welfare | Welfare Officer’s Report (Asbestos assessment service) | 4 | SLIPSTREAM - January 1993 Page 4 casket. Ensigns for this purpose can be obtained QLD OH&S Officer from the Commanding Officer of the nearest Naval Defence Centre Brisbane Establishment. | Brisbane, Canberra, Fremantle, Melbourne, Nowra, Victoria, Air Day, Angelsea Barracks, Association Roma, Australian Government, Centre Brisbane, Commander Air, Commanding Officer, Defence Centre, Defence Regional, Health Service, Ian Ferguson, Industrial Officer, Keswick Barracks, Locked Bag, Melbourne Any, National Secretaty, Naval Defence, Office The, Officer Defence, On Sunday, Post Office, Queen Victoria, Regional Office, Safety Officer, Service Record, Staff Relations, State Capital, Veteran Affairs, Welfare Officer, Your Medical, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Column | Old Pilots Never Lose Their Smooth Approach | 4 | SLIPSTREAM - January 1993 Page 4 casket. Ensigns for this purpose can be obtained QLD OH&S Officer from the Commanding Officer of the nearest Naval Defence Centre Brisbane Establishment. | Brisbane, Canberra, Fremantle, Melbourne, Nowra, Victoria, Air Day, Angelsea Barracks, Association Roma, Australian Government, Centre Brisbane, Commander Air, Commanding Officer, Defence Centre, Defence Regional, Health Service, Ian Ferguson, Industrial Officer, Keswick Barracks, Locked Bag, Melbourne Any, National Secretaty, Naval Defence, Office The, Officer Defence, On Sunday, Post Office, Queen Victoria, Regional Office, Safety Officer, Service Record, Staff Relations, State Capital, Veteran Affairs, Welfare Officer, Your Medical, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Historical Article | HMS Ocean – Peacetime Warrior (Part 1) | 5 | Page5 SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 HMS OCEAN- PEACETIME WARRIOR Mediterranean in early 1946, by 1792 Squadron Fireflies. Later in 1946 the second commission in the 'Med' was proving PREVIOUS "OCEANS' - There have been four ships, apart unev~ntful. | Corfu, Corfu Channel, HMAS WARRAMUNGA, HMS OCEAN, HMS Ocean, HMS THESEUS, HMS TRIUMPH, Haifa, Hong Kong, Korea, Liverpool Bay, Malta, Port Said, Sasebo, Sea Fury, Sea Otter, Suez, Swordfish, Sycamore, Taranto, USN, Vampire, WWII, Whirlwind, Admiral Sir, Air Power, Alexander Stephens, Although The, Army Gear, Boyd Trophy, British Military, British Naval, British Navy, British Wight, C.LG, C.Leggatt, Canal Zone, Caspar John, Channel Fleet, China Station, Colcatronis Street, Corfu Town, De Lesseps, Denis Boyd, Eastern Mediterranean, Ecclesiastes Chapter, Eric Melrose, Experimental Helicopter, Far East, Fifth Sea, Fleet That, Gamel Abdel, General Neguib, Helicopter Carrier, High Commissioner, Home Fleet, Irish Guards, Italian Fleet, Jewish Exodus, King Farouk, Korea By, Korea Egypt, Korean People, Lady Willis, Lord Cunningham, Mare Nostrum, Medri Channel, Naval Assault, Ocean Associabon, Parachute Regiment |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | News | Remembrance Day Service (Bomaderry) & Propeller Dedication | 7 | Page? REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE About 150 people gathered in Walsh Park in Boma derry to commemorate the cessation of World War 1 hostilities in 1918. | Canberra, Gannet, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RDFWA, Walsh Park, Air Day, Air Force, Alan Photograph, Allied Air, Armed Services, Because Sydney, Bill Kirkwood, Chaplain Walter, Cleary Brothers, Club Function, Commanding Officer, Commemorative Address, Commodore Partington, Commodore Rob, David Halliday, David Hargreaves, Engineer Officer, Exhibition Centre, His Excellency, Ken Barnett, Lt Rick, Matt Chambers, Mr Bill, Mr Bob, Mr Max, Mr Ray, Museum Press, Neil Gage, Nowra Legacy, Parachute Training, Peter Collins, Peter Sinclair, President Nowra, Rear Admiral, Register Purcell, Salvation Army, Shirley Sinclair, South Coast, State Development, Steve Davies, Steve Moore, The Caribou, The Engineering, Tony Keeney, White Ensign, World War, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Museum | Big Day for Naval Aviation Museum (opening & Air Day) | 7 | Page? REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE About 150 people gathered in Walsh Park in Boma derry to commemorate the cessation of World War 1 hostilities in 1918. | Canberra, Gannet, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RDFWA, Walsh Park, Air Day, Air Force, Alan Photograph, Allied Air, Armed Services, Because Sydney, Bill Kirkwood, Chaplain Walter, Cleary Brothers, Club Function, Commanding Officer, Commemorative Address, Commodore Partington, Commodore Rob, David Halliday, David Hargreaves, Engineer Officer, Exhibition Centre, His Excellency, Ken Barnett, Lt Rick, Matt Chambers, Mr Bill, Mr Bob, Mr Max, Mr Ray, Museum Press, Neil Gage, Nowra Legacy, Parachute Training, Peter Collins, Peter Sinclair, President Nowra, Rear Admiral, Register Purcell, Salvation Army, Shirley Sinclair, South Coast, State Development, Steve Davies, Steve Moore, The Caribou, The Engineering, Tony Keeney, White Ensign, World War, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Article | On Time – On Budget: Rebuilding an Industry and a Dockyard (AMECON/Williamstown) | 8 | SLIPSTREAM - January 1993 Pages ON TIME - ON BUDGET practices , reduce the number of unions on site from 23 to 3 and put the dockyard on a sound financial REBUILDING AN INDUSTRY AND A DOCKYARD basis, thus guaranteeing its long term viability . In 1987, the Commonwealth Government facing One of the excluded unions, t... | ACTU, ANZAC, FAAA, FFG, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS NIRIMBA, HMAS Nirimba, Melbourne, RAN, Victoria, Williamstown, Australian Shipbuilding, Business Development, Civil Engineer, Commonwealth An, Commonwealth Government, Engineering Officer, Flight Deck, In February, John White, K.Robb, L.Williment, Naval Post, Peter Bowler, Quakers Hill, Relations Co, Sydney Harbour, Victorian Division, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Notice | HMAS Nirimba History Project (call for material) | 8 | SLIPSTREAM - January 1993 Pages ON TIME - ON BUDGET practices , reduce the number of unions on site from 23 to 3 and put the dockyard on a sound financial REBUILDING AN INDUSTRY AND A DOCKYARD basis, thus guaranteeing its long term viability . In 1987, the Commonwealth Government facing One of the excluded unions, t... | ACTU, ANZAC, FAAA, FFG, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS NIRIMBA, HMAS Nirimba, Melbourne, RAN, Victoria, Williamstown, Australian Shipbuilding, Business Development, Civil Engineer, Commonwealth An, Commonwealth Government, Engineering Officer, Flight Deck, In February, John White, K.Robb, L.Williment, Naval Post, Peter Bowler, Quakers Hill, Relations Co, Sydney Harbour, Victorian Division, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Column | Spin Me A Dit: Did We Really Win The War? | 9 | Page 9 SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 shouted to passing ships to throw us a line, or take us in tow. Unfortunately for him, it was impossible for the ship's When the following story was forwarded to the editor crews to know he was an Admiral, THEIR Admiral, for of ......... | FAA, HMAS Parramatta, RAN, RN, Sea Otter, Association Newsletter, Corporal Jones, Dads Army, Eddie Mortlock, Great War, Lord Neville, Mae West, Maternity Uniforms, Navy News, North Atlantic, Patrick Southam, Photographs Looking, Senator Neville, Smoking Areas, Sydney Morning, The Navy, When Tolstoy, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Feature | Three of Sand – One of Cement (HMAS Parramatta gnome story) | 10 | SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 Page 10 "disgraceful, how dare they, and what is the Navy coming to?" I thought to myself, here comes a gong THINGS JUST AIN'T WHAT THEY or at least a mention. But no, he was more interested in taking things away from Captains than giving them USED TO BE to heroic TAG's. | FAA, HMAS Parramatta, RAN, Association Newsletter, Eddie Mortlock, Great War, Lord Neville, Maternity Uniforms, Navy News, Patrick Southam, Photographs Looking, Senator Neville, Smoking Areas, Sydney Morning, The Navy, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Feature | Things Just Ain’t What They Used To Be | 10 | SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 Page 10 "disgraceful, how dare they, and what is the Navy coming to?" I thought to myself, here comes a gong THINGS JUST AIN'T WHAT THEY or at least a mention. But no, he was more interested in taking things away from Captains than giving them USED TO BE to heroic TAG's. | FAA, HMAS Parramatta, RAN, Association Newsletter, Eddie Mortlock, Great War, Lord Neville, Maternity Uniforms, Navy News, Patrick Southam, Photographs Looking, Senator Neville, Smoking Areas, Sydney Morning, The Navy, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Notice | Change of Postal Address for the National Association | 10 | SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 Page 10 "disgraceful, how dare they, and what is the Navy coming to?" I thought to myself, here comes a gong THINGS JUST AIN'T WHAT THEY or at least a mention. But no, he was more interested in taking things away from Captains than giving them USED TO BE to heroic TAG's. | FAA, HMAS Parramatta, RAN, Association Newsletter, Eddie Mortlock, Great War, Lord Neville, Maternity Uniforms, Navy News, Patrick Southam, Photographs Looking, Senator Neville, Smoking Areas, Sydney Morning, The Navy, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Letters | Contact Column (letters & correspondence) | 11 | Page 11 SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 TAG in the RAN during World War Two. At that time the aircraft (Seagull, and later, Walrus), the Pilot, the Engine and Airframe Fitters were provided by 9 Dear JA, Squadron of the RAAF. | Bomaderry, FAA, HMAS Sydney, HMS Glory, HMS Terrible, Korea, Melbourne, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RANVR, RN, Sasebo, Seagull, Walrus, Air Apprentice, Aircraft Handler, Aircraft The, Airframe Fitters, Alan Zammitt, Also Keep, Arm Association, Aviation Museum, Bill Crozer, Bomaderry Digger, Bomb Bosun, Captain Armstrong, Carrier Air, Clem Conlan, Dear Ed, Dear John, Dear Mr, Dear Sir, Duty Chief, Evans Head, Fire Section, Gordon Evans, Governor General, Hobart Regatta, Joe Curry, John Arnold, Logistical Support, Maxie Gant, May Coral, Mechanics Course, More Navy, Naval My, New And, Parachute Hand, Parkes Kind, Point Cook, Quarterly Journal, Righteous Roy, See Class, Skilled Air, Taff Evans, The Navigator, The Secretary, Thomas Edward, Tweed Heads, Typhoon Ruth, Up Spirits, Veterans Association, Vietnam Yours, Walter Wheeldon, World War, Yellow Sea, York Cafe, Yours Aye, Slipstream |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Association | There’s No Holding This Tiger! (Reunion service address excerpt) | 13 | Page 13 SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 THERE'S NO HOLDING THIS TIGER! thoughts. | FAA, HMAS Incorrigible, Korea, Victoria, Admiral Hunt, Admiral Sir, Air Arm, Arm Reunion, Church Parade, Coral Sea, Defence Force, Fleet In, George Blonde, Grantly Lake, John Denehy, Keith Kempnich, May God, Monsignor Frank, Naval Airman, Navy Church, Please God, Prime Minister, Privy Council, Privy Councillors, Queen Victoria, Reunion Commemorative, Roy Torrens, Sam Pitcher, The Fleet, Tommy Vance, United States, Victor Well, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Historical Article | In the Beginning (continued) | 14 | SLIPSTREAM - January 1993 Page 14 IN THE BEGINNING The decision to scrap the carrier and fixed wing flying continued. ... | ANZAC, FAA, FFG, Garden Island, HMAS Farqharson, HMAS Lonsdale, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Moresby, HMAS Moreton, HMS Division, Melbourne, Queensland, RAN, Sea Fury, Seahawk, Sycamore, Victoria, Aerospatiale Naval, Alan Smith, Annual Reunion, April Please, Arm Association, Assault Helicopter, Athol Bight, Australian Government, Australian In, Aviation Unit, Barry Lister, Bell Iroquois, Bill Martin, Bob Bryce, Bob Davis, British Invincible, Clark Stitz, Clem Conlan, Committee Member, Council Meeting, Dennis Colam, Division Happiest, Divisional Membership, Dockyard Sydney, Federal Conference, Federal Council, Festive Season, Fraser Island, General Meeting, Gold Coast, Guy Beange, Helicopter Flight, Ian Henderson, In January, In Many, In September, In Squirrel, John Champion, John Clifford, John Goodwin, Junior Henderson, Melbourne Air, Melbourne Some, Mick Blair, Monty Python, National Association, National Constitution, National President, National Secretary, New Years, On September, Paul Woods, Perpetual Membership |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | News | Victoria Division & Queensland Division | 15 | Page 15 SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 VICTORIA DIVISION QUEENSLAND DIVISION On behalf of the Victoria Division, may I take this On 25 October 1992, a General Meeting was held at opportunity to wish you and your families the HMAS Moreton with a good roll-up. A Division Happiest of New Years. | FAA, HMAS Farqharson, HMAS Lonsdale, HMAS Moreton, Melbourne, Queensland, Sea Fury, Victoria, Alan Smith, Annual Reunion, Barry Lister, Bill Martin, Bob Bryce, Bob Davis, Clark Stitz, Clem Conlan, Committee Member, Council Meeting, Dennis Colam, Division Happiest, Federal Council, Fraser Island, General Meeting, Gold Coast, Guy Beange, Ian Henderson, John Champion, John Clifford, John Goodwin, Junior Henderson, Melbourne Some, Mick Blair, Monty Python, National Association, National Constitution, National President, National Secretary, New Years, Paul Woods, Queensland Charter, Ray Larson, Rob Partington, Ron Albatross, Ron Forbes, Social Director, The Air, The Federal, The Handler, The National, Vice President, Victoria Division, With Barry, Xmas Zoo, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | News | Western Australia Division | 16 | Western Australia Division news and member updates including committee activities and member movements/relocations. | Canberra, FAAA, Nowra, Queensland, RAAF, Taranto, Air Day, Air Our, Anzac Day, Barty Lister, Bayswater Car, Branch Today, Brian Treloar, Chief Coxswain, Christmas Guest, Cocktail Party, Cross Carnival, George Parker, Gosnells Pistol, Hi Shipmates, Hilton Devereux, Hope Trevor, Jim Caldwell, Jones Bodgy, Kings Cross, Lady Smith, Mark Jerrett, National Secretary, New Year, Northern Territory, Nowra We, O. Box, Our Annual, Paramatta Road, Parliament House, Paul Woods, Queensland We, Red Hill, Ric Hammond, Ron Tate, Secretary Next, Sir Victor, State Armourers, The Annual, The Kings, The Yuletide, Theo Bus, Victor Smith, Weston Creek, When Lou, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Restoration Report | Restoration: Dakota A80-? / C-47 (Museum) | 18 | SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 Page 18 inspection was carried out on the Friday morning and it was decided that the aeroplane wasn't quite up to RESTORATION DAKOTA 800 N2-43 the standard required for spraying, however, the radome was sprayed a high gloss black and looks Since my last report (2 Slipstreams ago), our resto... | FAA, HMAS Melbovme, Sea Fury, Don Parkinson, Ken Lee, Project Manager, Ray Larder, Team Manager, The For, Tony Penno, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Restoration Report | Sea Fury Restoration (team update) | 19 | Page 19 SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 you have any information regarding this stripper, attempt to locate the remains of a Sea Otter. The please forward details via SLIPSTREAM. | Firefly, Gannet, Nowra, Sea Fury, Sea Otter, Air Day, Army Club, Best Wishes, Fairey It, Historic Flight, Keith Boundy, Lake Macquarie, Museum The, New Year, Open Day, Oscar Harper, Ray Moller, Royal Newcastle, Team Manager, Terry Hetherington, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Restoration Report | Fairey Firefly Restoration (team update) | 19 | Page 19 SLIPSTREAM -January 1993 you have any information regarding this stripper, attempt to locate the remains of a Sea Otter. The please forward details via SLIPSTREAM. | Firefly, Gannet, Nowra, Sea Fury, Sea Otter, Air Day, Army Club, Best Wishes, Fairey It, Historic Flight, Keith Boundy, Lake Macquarie, Museum The, New Year, Open Day, Oscar Harper, Ray Moller, Royal Newcastle, Team Manager, Terry Hetherington, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | January | 4 | 1 | Imprint | Imprint / printer details | 20 | Publication imprint and printer details for the January 1993 issue. | Nowra, Australia Phone, Kinghorn Street, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Cover | Cover (Volume 4 Number 2) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 4 Number 2 (April 1993). | Nowra, The Quarterly, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Foreword | Foreword – Rear Admiral A.L. Hunt AO RAN | 2 | FOREWORD by REAR ADMIRAL A.L.HUNT AO RAN FLAG OFFICER NAVAL SUPPORT COMMAND Fellow members of the FAAA of Australia, it is a great thrill to be invited to write a few words for this edition of Slipstream. I am only in my test flight phase as the Naval Support Commander but I am already enjoying the contact with sail... | FAAA, RAN, Sydney, helicopter, L.HUNT, Materiel Division, Naval Support, Spectacle Island, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Editorial | Editorial / Profile – Commodore G.A. Morton RAN | 3 | Editorial notes (including sponsorship acknowledgement) and a profile of Commodore Geoff Morton, Commanding Officer HMAS Albatross. | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Anzac, HMAS Creswell, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Photographs, HMAS The, HMAS Tobruk, HMS Excellent, Nowra, Queensland, RAN, USN, Victoria, A. Morton, Air Station, Air Weapons, Albatross Amecon, Brian Australian, Career Study, Commanding Officer, Commodore Geoff, Commodore Morton, Executive Officer, Gunnery Officer, International Policy, Jim Lamb, Ken Midshipman, Lou Luther, Morton If, Naval College, Naval Officer, Officers Aircrew, Public Information, Reproduction In, Ships Torrens, Slipstream Is, Staff College, Tactical Training, United Kingdom, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Restoration Report | The Firefly… that didn’t! (Firefly restoration and WD828 context) | 4 | !THE FIREFLY ......... that didn't! | FAA, Firefly, HMAS Nirimba, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Vengeance, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, Sydney, Tracker, WD826, WD828, WD840, Admiral Sir, Air Bl, Air Day, Air Mechanidans, Air Show, Air Shows, Aircraft Artificer, Andrew Day, Arm Museum, Avalon Air, Aviation Co, Bill Crowley, Classic Aviation, Commander Col, Commanding Officer, Commodore Rob, Craig Justo, Date Last, Dave Spratling, Disposal Date, Doug Purvis, Dummy Deci, Dusty Miller, East Coast, Eddie Bracken, Fairey Firefly, Flight Australia, Gordon Constructors, Historic Flight, Historical Aircraft, It December, Keith Boundy, Korean War, Last November, Last Operational, Lieutenant Commander, Museum Air, P. Meanwhile, Peregrine Publishing, Peter Dickinson, Peter Pring-Shambler, Qantas First, Quakers Hill, Rear Admiral, Rolls Royce, S. Mk, S.Mark, S.Marl, Senior Sailors, Since May, Target Towing, Terry Hetherington, The Avalon, The Fairey, Victor Smith, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Technical Article | RAST – Helicopter hauldown and recovery assist system | 6 | IRASTI the helicopter against these motions between the flight deck and the within 2 seconds. hangar is achieved by the RSD which moves in a deck track at a 2. | RAN, RAST, Victoria, Williamstown, hauldown, helicopter, Coordinator Transfield, Landing Safety, Ms Lavinia, Rapid Securing, Recover Assist, Recovery Assist, Sea State, Securing Device, Sikorsky Sea, Transfield Amecon, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Biography | Fleet Air Arm Personality – Cdr A.J. 'Nat' Gould | 8 | FLEET AR~| HMS Argus, Queensland, RAAF, Sydney, Australian Army, Australian Island, Australian Navy, Australian Target, Bill Deane-Butcher, By May, European War, Fighter Squadron, Flying On, Gili Gili, His The, In June, J.Gould, Kittyhawk Squadron, Largs Bay, Medical Officer, Milne Bay, New Guinea, Northern The, Pit Finally, Port Moresby, Royal Squadron, Seventy Five, Shetland Islands, The Argus, The Battle, The Kittyhawk, The Kittyhawks, United Kingdom, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
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| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Article | Indian Naval Aviation | 9 | is required, especially if a simultaneous Sea Skua-Super Searcher missile-radar INDIAN NAVAL three carrier deployment of full battle is combinalion, will be complemented by the aim. When expansion of the surface an assortment of 18 VN-2 Defenders, AVIATION lleet with additional indigenous and thus assuring complete... | Firefly, HMS Hercules, HMS Hermes, India, RAN, RN, Cdr Uster, Chief Phot, Civil Aviation, Cochin Shipyard, Don Davidson, Dornier Do, Dusty King, Geoff Litchfield, Inclan Ocean, Indian Naval, Kevin Knowles, Lockheed Super, Mays Ocean, Naval Service, New Zealand, North Australian, Peace Studies, Persian Gull, Sea Eagle, Sea Harriers, Sea King, Sea Kings, Sea Skua-Super, Southern Indian, Super Constellations, The Ecitor, The Indian, The Modern, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Contacts | Contact Column (letters and associations) | 10 | Contact column featuring correspondence with related naval aviation associations and member letters. | Avenger, FAA, HMAS Bataan, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Nirimba, HMAS SIU, HMS Bulwark, HMS Formidable, HMS Syskin, HMS Victorious, Hellcat, Indomitable, Nowra, Palembang, RAAF, RAN, RN, Sumatra, Victoria, Victorious, Walrus, Williamstown, helicopter, Air Squadron, Alan Clark, Anniversary Reunion, Annual Church, Annual Naval, Anzac Day, Association Newsletter, August Corsairs, Australian Army, Australian Rules, Aviation Museum, Bataan Association, Bataan Reunion, Benbow Division, Best Wishes, Black Prince, Bob Geale, Bomber Command, Brian Treloar, British Pacific, Bush Survival, Butch Hain, Changi Museum, Changi Prison, Coronation Medal, Country Headquarters, Dear Ed, Dear John, Dear Sir, Dickie Richardson, Eastern States, Family Day, Fighter Ramrod, Football Club, Forbes Hotel, Francis Greenaway, Ftank Larbalaster, Gordon Evans, Greetings John, Grey Funnel, Gunner Bill, Handling Dear, Harold Chandler, Harry Bannister, J.Cox, January Shropshire, Japanese Lining |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Historical Article | Air Strike at the Palembang Oil Refineries | 12 | most things at Nowra, even to being and pelvis. heavy damage, but fought their way out elected as non-playing manager of the and back to the fleet. | Avenger, FAA, HMS Bulwark, HMS Syskin, HMS Victorious, Hellcat, Indomitable, Nowra, Palembang, RN, Sumatra, Victorious, Walrus, helicopter, August Corsairs, Australian Rules, Black Prince, Bomber Command, Brian Treloar, Changi Museum, Changi Prison, Coronation Medal, Dickie Richardson, Fighter Ramrod, Gunner Bill, Harold Chandler, Japanese Lining, Memorial Plaque, One Avenger, Only Argonaught, Portsmouth Harbour, Roy Gibbs, Royal Marine, Sea Prince, Soengi Gerong, Suez Campaign, Sumatra They, Task Force, Telegraphist Air, The Avengers, The Japanese, The Palembang, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Feature | Man Proposes… God Disposes! | 13 | MAi~ PROPOSES ... GOD DISPOSES! | Blackie Then, But Miss, Club Med, Flinders Naval, Gentle Man, Gunnery Chief, He An, Labour Party, May Day, Naval Officers, The Chaplain, The Commodore, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Feature | Hearts of Oak – Men of Steel, Balls of Iron | 13 | MAi~ PROPOSES ... GOD DISPOSES! | Blackie Then, But Miss, Club Med, Flinders Naval, Gentle Man, Gunnery Chief, He An, Labour Party, May Day, Naval Officers, The Chaplain, The Commodore, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Report | National Secretary’s Report | 14 | NATIONAL SECRETARY'S by the Victorian Committee as two in attendance did have a pleasant arrangements are finalised. and enjoyable afternoon. | FAAA, Queensland, RN, Victoria, A. Rtzpatrick, After March, Air Races, Alan Clark, Anne Taylor, Annual General, Anzac Day, Association Inc, Australian National, B. Matthews, B. Treloar, Barry Simpson, Betty Conlan, Bryan Roberts, C. Bushe, Campbell Tasmanian, Clem Conlan, Deadbeat Street, Division Secretary, Divisional Membership, Doring January, Federal Council, Fitzroy Street, Frank Crowe, G. Coker, General Meeting, Hon Secretary, Ian Ferguson, Immediate Past, It Launceston, J. Campbell, J. Lee, James A. Rtzpatrick, John Ahern, John Problems, John Rix, Les Jordan, Les Kube, M. Astbury, Maurie Tiffen, Max Wilson, Melbourne Town, Mike Thom, N. Clarke, N. Lee, National Journal, National Membership, National Secretary, Navigation Air, New Zealand, On Saturday, Ply Ltd, President Tasmanian, Pylon Air, Radio Victor, Reno Air, Reno The, Ron Christie, Roy Weddell, Sea Another, Sir President, Sir Victor, Skyrace Tasmania, South Wales, St Kilda, St Kllda |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | News | ACT Division / Canberra news | 15 | Anzac Day and this will be followed by a Ba,neque and get together at Harman as has been our custom for the pas1 lour years. We would welcome any interstate visitors who may be in Canberra to join us at both these events. | FAA, HMAS Moreton, Nowra, Queensland, RAN, Address Unknown, Al Smith, Anzac Day, Arcy Doyle, Assistant Secretary, B. Treloar, Barry Lister, Barry Uster, Bob Baxter, Box Paul, Brian Sargeson, Bribie Island, C.Slaughter, Charlotte Street, D. Malcolmsen, Dave Randall, Dick Coates, Dick Ray, Duke Kennecf, Eric Cottrell, Executive Officer, Galway Pipe, Greg Baker, Guard House, Ian Henderson, Jack Sunshine, Johnny Membership, Kev Stephenson, Len Sims, Malcolmsen Hendersons, Marching Banner, Marshall Rob, Mick Blair, Mick Whiteley, Mount Cootha, Noel Fisher, Paul Is, Paul Woods, Peacock Day, Real Estate, Roy Hall, Slaughter Falls, Ted Hundley, Wayne Mahoney, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | News | Queensland Division | 15 | Anzac Day and this will be followed by a Ba,neque and get together at Harman as has been our custom for the pas1 lour years. We would welcome any interstate visitors who may be in Canberra to join us at both these events. | FAA, HMAS Moreton, Nowra, Queensland, RAN, Address Unknown, Al Smith, Anzac Day, Arcy Doyle, Assistant Secretary, B. Treloar, Barry Lister, Barry Uster, Bob Baxter, Box Paul, Brian Sargeson, Bribie Island, C.Slaughter, Charlotte Street, D. Malcolmsen, Dave Randall, Dick Coates, Dick Ray, Duke Kennecf, Eric Cottrell, Executive Officer, Galway Pipe, Greg Baker, Guard House, Ian Henderson, Jack Sunshine, Johnny Membership, Kev Stephenson, Len Sims, Malcolmsen Hendersons, Marching Banner, Marshall Rob, Mick Blair, Mick Whiteley, Mount Cootha, Noel Fisher, Paul Is, Paul Woods, Peacock Day, Real Estate, Roy Hall, Slaughter Falls, Ted Hundley, Wayne Mahoney, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | News | South Australian Division | 17 | Vice-President: Bob Cronin Our own Association is labouring on WELFARE OFFICER'S REPORT with the same cheery faces doing all the Secretary: Terry Hetherington From July 1992, Veteran Affairs, after work. At the AGM, held on 19 February, Treasurer: Frank Birtles Mr John Berry was elected President consultation with t... | FAA, Nowra, RAN, RDFWA, Alastair Dick, Average Ufestyle, Barry Roberts, Bob Cronin, Boundy Delegate, Chairman Shoalhaven, Darky Howlett, Darryl Greer, Deidre Penny, Dinner Dance, Dinsley Cooper, District At, Executive Botanic, Executive Secretary, Frank Birtles, From July, Furniture Warehouse, George Richard, Hindly Street, Historic Flight, Ian Veterans, Jim Elston, Jim Lee, John Arnold, John Berry, Lifestyle Assessment, Lifestyle In, Mary Raynor, Michele Dick, Mr John, Naval House, Naval Officers, Neil Gage, Newsletter Editor, Peter Clark, Premier Coast, Publicity Officer, Quiz Night, Race Club, Ray Larsen, Reunion Committee, Roger Harrison, Scottish Night, Self Assessment, Sir Victor, Slipstream Magazine, Social Secretary, Terry Hetherington, Tony Haynes, Unley Road, Used Office, Veteran Affairs, Vice President, Welfare Officer, William Street, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Museum | Museum Support Squadron / Aerodrome Restoration / Dakota A80 | 18 | Museum Support Squadron report covering support tasks, aerodrome restoration, Dakota mission role display concepts and restoration progress. | Firefly, Gannet, HMAS Work, Nowra, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Sycamore, Arm Association, Australian War, Cdr Mike, Don Parkinson, Donor Data, Electrical Officers, Ensign Club, Firefly Majntenance, Function Centre, Gavin Johnson, Georges Basin, Hawker Sea, Hispano Cannon, Ian Ferguson, Island Road, Issuing Society, It Volunteers, James Hardie, Job Hetherington, Keith Boundy, Keith Search, Ken Taylor, Mike Lehan, Museum Director, Museum Foundation, Museum Society, Navy Iroquois, Nirimba Apprentice, Nowra Spring, Peregrine Publishing, Phil Parker, Project Manager, Promotions Manager, Rear Admiral, Society Membership, Spike Campey, Spray Bay, St Georges, Stage The, Terry Karen, The During, The Engineer, The Firefly, The Sea, The Tail, The Wessex, The White, Tony Penno, War Memorial, World War, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Association | Reunion for 'Forgotten Fleets' of World War II – 50th Anniversary (notice) | 21 | TO THE FLEET AIR ARM .I., REUNION FOR Once his basic and trade training was ASSOCL-\ TION OF ~~~ 'FORGOTTEN FLEETS' OF completed, Terry joined lhe Engine AUSTRALIA ~,,,,,,~..~. .., +WOiRL~D WAR II Repair Section at HMAS Albatross . | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Gerry, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Nirimba, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Vengeance, Nowra, RAN, RN, Sea Venom, Sydney, helicopter, Air Arm, Albatross Air, Albatross Training, All Fleet, British Empire, British Pacific, Bryn Deryn, Chief Instructor, Chief Mechanician, Chief Petty, Commanding Portsmouth, Flag Officer, Folly Lane, Forces Charities, Frank Manning, Gerry Purnell, Green Lanes, Indies Fleets, Jaspers Brush, Korean War, Leading Hand, Mansel Evans, Memorial Reunion, Memorial Service, Merchant Navy, Monte Bello, National Committee, Naval Air, Nowra News, Petty Allied, Portsmouth Guildhall, Raftery Is, Repair Section, Royal Naval, Saturday Terry, Sea Furies, Sea Furys, Shore Bases, St Brides, Sutton In, Technical Instructor, The Terry, This Is, Training Department, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Museum | Naval Aviation Museum gifts and updates (USS Coral Sea house flag) | 22 | Naval Aviation Museum curator, Bob Geale, prays that this is the last office move! Photo: Peregrine Publishing When the USS Coral Sea (CV-43) de-commissioned in April 1992, SMCM Kenneth Testor as the Master Chief serving aboard, was authorised to carry the House Flag off. | FAAA, RAN, Bob Geale, Cdre Partington, Coral Sea, House Flag, Kenneth Testor, Master Chief, Museum Board, Peregrine Publishing, The House, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Museum | Volunteer notes and Sea Fury team update | 23 | 8-9-10 Museum Support Squadron volunteer, Norma Lee, busy in the galley of the Naval Aviation Museum WrJte Ensign Function Centre. In an attempt to isolate an allergen, President 'Toz' has been undergoing a series of detaf'j constraints. | Sea Fury, Ensign Function, Historic Flight, Jack Constantine, Museum Support, Norma Lee, Peregrine Publishing, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | April | 4 | 2 | Obituary | Vale – Errol Martin Kavanagh ('Klump') | 24 | There was standing room only at the ANZAC Chapel at Duntroon on Wednesday 17 March 1993, as relatives and friends gathered to pay their last respects to Errol Martin Kavanagh. Errol, a11ectionately known as 'Klump' to his shipmales, was born in Millicent, on 2 July 1944, the son of Melva and Doug Kavanagh. | HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAAF, USN, Air Arm, Commander Kavanagh, Commanding Officer, Doug Kavanagh, Errol Martin, G. Magee, John G. Magee, Joint Intelligence, Joint Services, Kinghorn Street, Klump Kavanagh, Landing Signals, Lloyds Aviation, Marist Brothers, Midshipman Kavanagh, Pilot Officer, Point Cook, Senior Naval, Senior Pilot, Staff College, The Fleet, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Cover | Cover (Volume 4 Number 3) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 4 Number 3 (July 1993). | Nowra, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Foreword | Foreword – Vice Admiral I.D.G. MacDougall AC RAN (Chief of Naval Staff) | 2 | FOREWORD by Vice Admiral I.D.G. MacDougall AC RAN Chief of Naval Staff I am delighted to have been invited to write the Foreword to this edition of Slipstream. | Canberra, FAAA, Gulf War, HMAS ALBATROSS, Melbourne, RAN, Vice Admiral, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Editorial | Editorial (sponsorship note) & HMAS Albatross update | 3 | Editorial note acknowledging Rockwell Systems Australia’s support; brief update that little news has occurred at HMAS Albatross, with mention of the new interdenominational chapel and a civic reception for HS 817 Squadron personnel deployed to Somalia (Operation Restore Hope). | AO, Amish, Canberra, FAA, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Melbourne, Nowra, Osaka, Pennsylvania, RAN, Rockwell, Somalia, Sydney, USS Intrepid, Principal Chaplain, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Report | National Secretary’s Report (travel notes; Federal Council meeting notice) | 3 | National Secretary’s report (written while travelling) covering the pending national member numbering system, address/financial-status checks with divisions, and notice of the next Federal Council meeting in Melbourne (29 Oct–2 Nov 1993). | AO, Amish, Canberra, FAA, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Melbourne, Nowra, Osaka, Pennsylvania, RAN, Rockwell, Somalia, Sydney, USS Intrepid, Principal Chaplain, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Notice | Principal Chaplain Ian Dempsey to retire | 3 | Notice of Principal Chaplain Ian Dempsey AO retiring 13 Sep 1993 after 21 years’ naval service (including Director General Chaplaincy); includes brief biographical notes and future study plans in the USA. | AO, Amish, Canberra, FAA, Harrisburg, Lancaster, Melbourne, Nowra, Osaka, Pennsylvania, RAN, Rockwell, Somalia, Sydney, USS Intrepid, Principal Chaplain, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Restoration Report | The life and tribulations of Sea Venom WZ937 | 4 | with most systems working normally. With the advent of the hydraulics coming to life it was decided to try ground electrical power, this also worked with no smoke issuing from black boxes. | Gannet, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, Melbourne, Nowra, RN, RSL, Sea Venom, Sydney, Vengeance, Don Parkinson, Tony This, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Story / Query | What happened to the badge off the 'Vengeance'? | 5 | photo's and a video on 'how to do it', an air start was effected on the 26th of April 1992, and the engine was run for eighteen minutes. Other work on the aircraft was progressing and after spraying the booms with undercoat, it was decided that to achieve the finish we required, all the surfaces would have to be str... | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, Melbourne, Nowra, RN, RSL, Sydney, Vengeance, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Technical Article | RAN S-70B SeaHawk Helicopter (Rockwell Systems Australia / RAN-RAWS) | 6 | tlWl l ilili-i i1i,1111111 Data System carried on-board the RAN frigates. All activities can occur at ranges of up to 100 nautical miles \RAN S-70B SeaHawk Helicopter! | Collins-class, Melbourne, Nowra, RAN, RAWS, Rockwell, S-70B, S-70B-2, SeaHawk, Sikorsky, Sydney, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Biography / Eulogy | Fleet Air Arm Personality: George Raymond Blondel (Portsmouth–RAN career) | 8 | 9o(?d sea~an ....' ." good example to Junior ratmgs .... 1s very retiring in nature .... | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, HMS Glenearn, HMS Quebec, HMS St, HMS Valiant, Melbourne, Nowra, RAN, RN, Sydney, Alex Stevens, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Letters | Contact Column (letters, reunions, requests, correspondence) | 10 | I would be willing to pay for these of our 820 Squadron TAGS, Fred plus postage, so if it could be Brunton, in Sydney during 1991. arranged to publish the list in Best wishes from the TAGS to all Slipstream, I would be very grateful. | Bullecourt, Corsair, Crete, El Alamein, FAA, Gallipoli, Gannet, Goulburn, Greece, Gundagai, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Incorrigible, HMAS Kanimbla, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Sydney, HMS Victorious, Honolulu, Melbourne, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RSL, Sydney, Tobruk, Vengeance, Waikiki, Helen Steiner, Eric Bush, Bill Magrath, Leo Evans, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Memoir | We left Devonport in September 1948… (Colin Davies recollections) | 12 | saving for something ? will dream hangars. | Corsair, Crete, El Alamein, Gallipoli, Goulburn, Greece, Gundagai, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Kanimbla, HMAS Penguin, HMNZS Gambia, HMS Indefatigable, HMS Whether, Judy, Kamikaze, Melbourne, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, Sydney, Tobruk, USS Hancock, Vengeance, Yokosuka, Marshall Lloyd, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Historical Article | The Last Kamikaze (HMS Indefatigable, 15 Aug 1945) | 13 | I wonder if anybody remembers the aircraft - a flight of y little entertainment that was put on US Navy Corsairs at the cinema at dinner hour - you was directed to could hear the low murmurs from investigate. the back of the cinema, in perfect The intruder was time - "Whereas it has been positively identified repres... | Corsair, Crete, HMNZS Gambia, HMS Indefatigable, HMS Whether, Judy, Kamikaze, Sydney, USS Hancock, Yokosuka, Marshall Lloyd, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Article | What’s in a Name? (Jervis Bay, nicknames and naval slang) | 14 | a good rub. "What was I talking about? | Canberra, Firefly, HMAS Albatross, HMS Vernon, Jervis Bay, Melbourne, Nowra, Sea Fury, Sydney, Wally Crouch, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Reprint / Social | Headline reprint: 'This was the headline…' (Sydney Sunday Telegraph, 7 June 1953) | 16 | :\1::1~:hnr1r;1;!!;!;;•!!!'1:or!F~::Helt$011•1','I!:1:' roror,,,.,., pigs' trotters, hamburger steaks and trankfurts. But a notice said; "Bring your own glasses and water." As the night progressed, farmer and navy-man became more pally. | Canberra, Firefly, HMAS Albatross, Jervis Bay, Nowra, Sea Fury, Sydney, Wally Crouch, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Restoration Report | Aircraft Restoration Reports (museum restoration progress) | 17 | IA IRCRARFETS TO1R1A0N R EPORIT S ~;~:~;:.:~~;~=~~;: l~!':!~'i !!!!1,~;i~:~9,1~ In the January Issue of Very little airframe work has been has been forwarded for stripping, Slipstream, the Welfare report carried out since last November crack detection and undercoating. dealt with the procedure to be followed for tho... | Canberra, FAA, FAAA, HMAS Harman, HMAS Moreton, HMAS Voyager, Melbourne, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RSL, Sea Fury, Sydney, Ian Debenham, Lieutenant Commander, Col Dick, Chief August, Des Kelly, Ken Nichols, President Pottery, Frank Collins, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Division News | Victoria Division | 21 | have to get this to Nowra. With the ball, Jack. | Melbourne, Nowra, RAAF, RSL, Waikiki, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Event Notice | 17 September 1993 (event notice) | 22 | IA I al' N alA , , M ustr ,an av vtationu seurn The first social event, a three ~e~~~gd~t~8 oi~;~~~ o~~~ ~~af;e venue. This dinner is open to all FAAA Members, Associates and friends, the cost will be $20 per person, drinks will be available at Mess prices. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Cerberus, Melbourne, Sea Venom, Sydney, Public Works, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Aircraft Feature | UH-1B Iroquois (Wasp) | 23 | aircraft restoration programme, burnt down. I was told that the fire goodwill and enthusiasm of our committed to the main objective of was out, power tripped, and that volunteer helpers. | C47, Canberra, Dakota, Sea Fury, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | July | 4 | 3 | Photos / Imprint | Museum photos page & imprint | 24 | of the Naval Aviation Museum, David and Jacqui Richardson, visitors from the UK. David is Research Officer at the FM (PP) Karen 'Billy-Backhoe giving Jim Napier th ·cold shoulder' at th Museum Ball whil Derek Whyte puts th silver in his sock. | Direct Printing, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Cover | Cover (Volume 4 Number 4) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 4 Number 4 (October 1993). | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, FAAA, 1993, October, Volume 4, Number 4 |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Foreword | Foreword – Rear Admiral Oscar Hughes AO RANEM | 2 | Foreword reflecting on the Collins-class submarine launch in Adelaide (28 Aug 1993) and noting Rear Admiral Oscar Hughes’ retirement from RAN service at the end of August. | RAN, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Lady Collins, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Editorial | Editorial | 3 | Editorial acknowledging McDonnell Douglas Limited support and outlining association/museum fundraising activities including the Building Project ‘Winstone’ lecture at the Naval Aviation Museum. | HMAS Melbourne, Melbourne, Sydney, the Antique, the would, the New, David will, the artist, Lt Powell, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Museum | Naval Aviation Museum Update (Building Project Winstone / lecture notice) | 3 | Museum update on the Building Project: announcement of the Winstone lecture ‘Jolly Jack Tar’ at the Naval Aviation Museum (Sunday 24 October, 1400), including entry fee and fundraising notes. | HMAS Melbourne, Melbourne, Sydney, the Antique, the would, the New, David will, the artist, Lt Powell, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Article | How Teamwork Unmasked the Albatross Arsonist | 4 | Retrospective account of the HMAS Albatross fire investigations (4 Dec 1976), describing police/naval coordination, investigative process and outcomes. | HMAS Albatross, Jervis Bay, Nowra, RAN, Sydney, Tracker, the author, naval recording, far the, fire with, accident or, one of, prevailing heatwave, personnel having, wiping perspiring, Air Transport, him on, very difficult, the time, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | History / Photo feature | HANGARound (H hangar history & 1951 storm) | 7 | Short history note about the original ‘H’ hangar collapse during construction in September 1951 due to Nowra ‘Westerlies’, with accompanying period photograph/caption. | HMAS Vengeance, Nowra, RN, Sea Fury, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Notice / Reunion call | Aircraft Handlers – 50th Anniversary callout (toward 1998) | 8 | Call for former Aircraft Handlers to reconnect ahead of the 50th anniversary of the Fleet Air Arm Reunion planned for 1998; includes lists of remembered shipmates and locations. | FAAA, Nowra, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, Gold Cheal, Traffic Mathews, Bruce Levis, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Memoir / Serial | The Great Seatbelt Lesson (Part One of 'Glow-worm') | 9 | First part of an Avenger-era flying deck/ASW anecdote detailing an incident involving negative-G and seatbelt failure during an exercise. | Avenger, negative G. too, normal engine, the pilot, the cabin, Henson Towne, and weeks, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Letters | Letters to the Editor / Contact Column | 10 | Member letters including reunion notices and photo contributions (e.g., Korea War Cemetery/Pusan, RNAS Eglinton Gannet training photos) and other association correspondence. | Dakota, FAA, Gannet, HMAS Leeuwin, HMAS Nirimba, HMS Indefatigable, HMS Victorious, Korea, Melbourne, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, Sea Fury, Sydney, Waterloo appears, Bob Green, the at, the professor, the NSW, Brian Edwards, Les Matterson, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Column | SPIN us a DITT – Just Reminiscing | 13 | Humorous ‘dit’ set at Recruit School/Flinders Naval Depot (1950s) featuring shipmates banter and tall tales. | Nowra, Queensland, RN, Western Australia, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Feature | Untitled service-life narrative (humorous story) | 14 | Humorous narrative vignette reflecting on routine, service-life and domestic scenes (short fiction-style piece). | Melbourne, RN, Jason Stevens, the fire, the Batsman, Admiral Sir, the Germans, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Welfare | Welfare Officer’s Report | 15 | Welfare report outlining access to insurance/health cover and stressing that benefits depend on being a financial member; includes list of new members. | FAA, Jervis Bay, Queensland, RAN, RDFWA, RSL, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, the assistance, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Division News | News from the Divisions – Queensland | 16 | Queensland Division news including reunion planning (Bundaberg March 1994) and member activities. | FAAA, HMAS Moreton, Korea, Queensland, RAAF, RSL, the time, In early, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Division News | News from the Divisions – Western Australia | 17 | Western Australia Division report including updates on the Roll of Honour display and division administrative notes. | FAAA, Korea, Melbourne, Nowra, RAAF, the completed, all who, Mike Astbury, stalwarts from, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Division News | News from the Divisions – New South Wales | 18 | NSW Division report including Yulefest notice, social outings, and the 31 Oct 1993 RAN Fleet Air Arm Memorial Plaque unveiling at HMAS Cerberus. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS WALES, Melbourne, RAAF, RAN, RDFWA, RSL, Victoria, the RDFWA, not materialise, Monsignor Frank, the National, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Restoration Report | Aircraft Restoration Reports – Sea Venom WZ895 | 19 | Slipstream - October 1993 - Page 19 standards of Chief Steward Gary little extra care with Slipstream AIRCRAFT McDonald, Chief Cook Vince Ruffo, enclosures and Registered Mail and their excellent staff. bundling. | FAA, Melbourne, Nowra, Queensland, RSL, Sea Venom, Tasmania, Victoria, WZ895, Western Australia, have been, the Northern, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Restoration Report | Aircraft Restoration Reports – Dakota / ‘Dakotasoo 318’ | 20 | Slipstream - October 1993 - Page 20 DAKOTASOO 31 8 with sonar racks and equipment - FIREFLY W J 109/207 an ideal task for an ex-aircrewman. Thanks to the dedication and 0 Detail (paint) a whole host of The rudder sent to RAAF facility hard work put in by my enthusiastic aircraft engines and other for re-bagging, has... | Dakota, Firefly, RAAF, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Sycamore, my enthusiastic, day and, Icarus Although, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Restoration Report | Aircraft Restoration Reports – Firefly WJ109/207 | 20 | Slipstream - October 1993 - Page 20 DAKOTASOO 31 8 with sonar racks and equipment - FIREFLY W J 109/207 an ideal task for an ex-aircrewman. Thanks to the dedication and 0 Detail (paint) a whole host of The rudder sent to RAAF facility hard work put in by my enthusiastic aircraft engines and other for re-bagging, has... | Dakota, Firefly, RAAF, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Sycamore, my enthusiastic, day and, Icarus Although, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | News | HMAS Albatross Update (base changes & visits) | 21 | Update on HMAS Albatross activity and changes, including visits and squadron movements; includes volunteer coordination notes. | Dakota, FAA, Firefly, HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra, RAN, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Sydney, the Air, The Air, University staff, you to, the Shoalhaven, volunteers are, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Museum | Our Essential Workforce (volunteer programme / ‘Adopt an Aircraft’) | 22 | Volunteer programme note encouraging ongoing care of restored displays (‘Adopt an Aircraft’) and providing safety/operational guidance for volunteer work. | Dakota, FAA, Firefly, RAN, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Sydney, volunteers are, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Photos | Photo captions – NSW Division 45th Anniversary Dinner | 23 | Captioned photos from the NSW Division 45th Anniversary Dinner (Peregrine Publishing). | FAA, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1993 | October | 4 | 4 | Photos / Imprint | Museum photos & imprint | 24 | Captioned museum photos and publication imprint (Direct Printing, Nowra). | Nowra, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Cover | Cover (Volume 5 Number 1) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 5 Number 1 (January 1994), featuring 851 Squadron Trackers over Ayers Rock (1972). | NAS2604, Nowra, Tracker, Trackers, the Fleet, AustPost Publication, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Foreword | Foreword – Commodore M.A. McK. 'Nobby' Clarke AM RAN (Rtd) | 2 | Foreword marking the author’s 50th anniversary of joining the Fleet Air Arm, praising the value of recording FAA history and the Nowra Museum Complex, and encouraging membership support for ex‑service organisations. | Nowra, RAN, the major, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Editorial | Editorial (FAA tie history) & short article: ‘Why I Want To Be A Pilot’ | 3 | Editorial announces the Association’s new tie and traces the FAA tie’s origins (aircrew tie designed in the early 1950s). Includes a short, humorous reprint: ‘Why I want to be a pilot’. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Association, HMAS Cerberus, RAN, an those, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Report | National President’s Report (1993 achievements and 1994 outlook) | 3 | National President ‘Toz’ Dadswell reviews 1993 milestones (FAAA flag, lapel badges, FAA Memorial Plaque at HMAS Cerberus, Slipstream growth, membership, museum support) and urges members to recruit in 1994; notes Bundaberg reunion 11–13 March 1994. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Association, HMAS Cerberus, RAN, an those, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Sponsor Feature | Computer Sciences of Australia Pty Ltd (CSA) – Defence work & Nowra operations | 4 | Sponsor feature describing CSA’s origins, Defence systems engineering work, and Nowra office support for Seahawk mission systems (software support, simulators, datalink simulation) and planned museum display donation. | ANZAC, ANZAC class, Avenger, Burma, Ceylon, Collins class, Data Link, F-18, HMAS Albatross, HMS Ark, HMS Hermes, HMS Shah, Haguro, LAMPS, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, RNAS Yeovilton, SeaHawk, Sumatra, Swordfish, Tactical Data System, Tracker, Trackers, Trincomalee, Yeovilton, providing representations, the simulation, the AMP, CSA was, the CDSC, the RAN, an aircraft, Lt Kenneth, Post war, Stan Laurie, Findhom and, Tuke Tuke, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Historical Note | 50th Anniversary – 851 Squadron (brief history and crest/motto) | 5 | Brief history of 851 Squadron from WWII commissioning (Avengers) through post‑war RAN re‑formation; includes notes on the original crest and motto and a Yeovilton 50th anniversary lunch (1 Oct 1993). | Avenger, Burma, Ceylon, Data Link, HMS Ark, HMS Hermes, HMS Shah, Haguro, LAMPS, Nowra, RAN, RN, RNAS Yeovilton, Sumatra, Swordfish, Tracker, Trackers, Trincomalee, Yeovilton, the CDSC, the RAN, an aircraft, Lt Kenneth, Post war, Stan Laurie, Findhom and, Tuke Tuke, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Photo / Caption | AIR ENGINEERING OFFICERS – HMAS Albatross (July 1958 group photo) | 6 | Captioned group photograph identifying air engineering officers at HMAS Albatross (July 1958), with names listed by row. | Bomaderry, HMAS ALBATROSS, HMS Gamecock, Jervis Bay, Nirimba, Nowra, RN, Schofields, Eric Manuel, bull be, the his, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Memoir | NIRIMBA ’52 to ’56 – ‘The Nitty Gritty’ (Eric Manuel) | 6 | Memoir recalling RN/RAN technical training-era life at Nirimba/Schofields (1952–56): travel out, camp life, trainees, ‘nashos’, characters and incidents, entertainment, and return journeys; includes a humorous ‘TTO’ definition. | A700, Bomaderry, HMAS ALBATROSS, HMS Gamecock, Jervis Bay, Nirimba, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, Schofields, Sycamore, Eric Manuel, bull be, the his, civilians prior, the The, an Air, an equally, the trainees, setting instructors, migrated to, the underclothing, one of, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Notice | HMAS Voyager Reunion (30th Anniversary) – Huskisson (5–6 Feb 1994) | 9 | Notice inviting members to the HMAS Voyager 30th anniversary reunion at Huskisson RSL (5–6 Feb 1994), including a march to the Voyager Park memorial and contact details. | HMAS Can, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS VOYAGER, HMAS Voyager, Nowra, RSL, Skyhawk, Tracker, Trackers, USS Frank, USS Frank E. Evans, Voyager, breakfast at, believe was, the Damage, no Beaton, Ron Baker, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Notice | HMAS Melbourne – USS Frank E. Evans Memorial Service (Canberra, 3 June 1994) | 9 | Notice for the 25th anniversary memorial service in Canberra (3 June 1994) for the Melbourne–Evans collision, with contact details and billeting request. | HMAS Can, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS VOYAGER, HMAS Voyager, Nowra, RSL, Skyhawk, Tracker, Trackers, USS Frank, USS Frank E. Evans, Voyager, breakfast at, believe was, the Damage, no Beaton, Ron Baker, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Historical Account | The Melbourne–Evans Collision (1969) – Lt Geoff Vickridge letter & aftermath | 9 | Extended personal letter by Lt Geoff Vickridge recounting the 3 June 1969 collision and rescue actions, followed by notes on bravery/commendations and associated photo captions. | HMAS Can, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS VOYAGER, HMAS Voyager, Jervis Bay, LAMPS, Nowra, RAN, RSL, S2E, Skyhawk, Tracker, Trackers, USS Frank, USS Frank E. Evans, Voyager, Wessex, breakfast at, believe was, the Damage, no Beaton, the impact, the other, he was, this time, the for, factor which, this below, the time, boat to, members of, attending to, Captain opposed, all those, Ron Baker, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Quotation / Letter | ‘Consistency in an Inconsistent World’ – Duke of Wellington letter (1810) | 11 | Reprinted letter attributed to the Duke of Wellington (Spain 1810) criticising administrative ‘futile correspondence’ and prioritising training and campaigning. | Jervis Bay, S2E, Skyhawk, Tracker, Trackers, USS Frank, USS Frank E. Evans, Wessex, the time, boat to, members of, attending to, Captain opposed, all those, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Letters | Letters to the Editor / Contact Column (members’ correspondence) | 12 | Letters from members on Slipstream, reunions, Nirimba recollections, corrections to earlier articles/photos, and ‘Spin’ contributions; includes travel notes, association contacts, and member updates. | Avenger, Cabinet War Rooms, Ceylon, FAA, FAAA, HMAS Melbourne, HMS Belfast, HMS Condor, HMS Ocean, HMS Victorious, HMS Warrior, HMS West, Imperial War Museum, Nirimba, Nowra, Portsmouth, RAAF, RAN, Schofields, T2560, Yeovilton, the way, Deed Poll, the ship, aircraft from, post as, the members, flak on, was about, Eddie Thompson, Cameron Reed, Ray Mailey, John Day, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Column | SPIN A DIT! (including ‘The Story of Bob’) and short reminiscences | 16 | Humorous ‘Spin a Dit’ contributions including ‘The Story of Bob’ (Peter Dore) and additional anecdotal snippets. | the Bosun, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Welfare | Welfare Officer’s Report – L.G. ‘Chips’ Gray | 17 | Welfare report reiterating eligibility and conditions for veteran benefits/cards and related assistance, with reminders about requirements and processes. | FAA, HMS Siskin, RAN, State and, the and, Veteran Affairs, the now, the Married, his comrades, his mother, his first, Gordon Service, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Report | National Secretary’s Report (Federal Council meeting; travel notes) | 18 | Report on the 1993 Federal Council meeting hosted by the Victorian Division in Melbourne (30 Oct), plus travel and reunion notes and acknowledgements of assistance/hosting. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Cerberus, Nowra, RAAF, the Victorian, the Royal, Les organised, Ron Tate, the Council, Dick Prentice, Sandra and, three Padres, Brian Jost, Edward Schmidt, Leo Viles, Monsignor Lyons, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Division News | Victoria Division (dinner, AGM notice, secretary notes) | 20 | Victorian Division updates including dinner notes, guests and speakers, and AGM notice (Feb 1994) plus secretary comments. | FAA, HMAS Stirling, RAAF, RAN, RSL, dollars for, Senior Naval, Ken Nicholls, Frank Lyons, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Division News | Queensland Division (reunion planning – Bundaberg, March 1994) | 22 | Queensland Division news and planning details for the Bundaberg reunion (11–13 March 1994), with seasonal greetings and expected attendance notes. | FAAA, the banners, coutesy of, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Division News | New South Wales Division – 1993 year in review (Jim Lee, President) | 23 | NSW Division annual review covering committee activity, membership and finances, events/open forums, and reminders about subscriptions and participation. | FAA, FAAA, Jervis Bay, Nowra, Portsmouth, RAAF, an energetic, the CIA, operating the, the US, Mr Colin, the old, Talk about, THE DUE, the Handlers, the practising, In Lamont, Gordon James, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Museum | Naval Aviation Museum report (projects, restorations, facilities, sponsors) | 25 | Museum updates covering facility development, displays/loans, restoration progress (e.g., Sea Venom/Scout projects), partnerships, and major sponsor recognition (including naming the Ray Williams Foyer). | FAA, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, Tracker, Wessex, THE DUE, the Handlers, the practising, groups displays, the condemned, getting Pirelli, our volunteer, Les Matterson, JC and, The Bard, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | January | 5 | 1 | Photos / Imprint | Photo captions (museum working-bees; division dinner; friends) & end page | 28 | Captioned photos from museum working-bees and association gatherings; end-of-issue photo page. | FAA, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Cover | Cover (Volume 5 Number 2) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 5 Number 2 (April 1994). | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, FAAA, 1994, April, Volume 5, Number 2 |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Foreword | Foreword (Fleet Air Arm team spirit reflection) | 2 | Foreword reflecting on courage, technical support and flying skill witnessed on operations, and praising the continuing ‘team spirit’ of Fleet Air Arm personnel. | AO, FAA, FAAA, Melbourne, RAN, Vice Admiral, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Editorial | Editorial & Contacts for 1994 | 3 | Editorial acknowledging British Aerospace Australia sponsorship and thanking contributors; includes 1994 contact details for the National Secretary and Slipstream/PRO. | Nowra, John Morris, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Sponsor Feature | British Aerospace Australia (BAeA) – Defence aviation support and simulators | 4 | Sponsor feature describing BAe Australia’s Defence electronics and aviation-support roles, including Sea King simulator support and broader imagery/modelling work. | Nowra, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | News | HMAS Albatross / RANAS Nowra background & updates | 5 | Background and update on HMAS Albatross/NAS Nowra infrastructure, spending on upgrades, civilian employment, community support, and notable personnel farewells/visitor notes. | FAA, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Creswelf, HMAS Creswell, HMAS PERSONNEL, HMAS Voyager, Huskisson, Jervis Bay, Nowra, RAN, RN, RSL, Sea Fury, SeaHawk, Voyager, the h. construction, these service, more and, visiting units, his battered, service and, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Feature | The Forgotten Mechanic (naval aviation remembrance) | 6 | Feature reflecting on lesser‑known contributors to naval aviation history and the importance of remembering technical trades alongside aircrew. | FAA, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Creswelf, HMAS Creswell, HMAS Voyager, Huskisson, Jervis Bay, Nowra, RAN, RN, RSL, Voyager, more and, visiting units, his battered, service and, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Photo / Caption | 808 Squadron Aircrew – RNAS Yeovilton 1955/56 (Sea Venom era) | 7 | Captioned photograph of 808 Squadron aircrew at RNAS Yeovilton (1955/56) with names listed; includes an additional 817 Squadron (Firefly) identification request. | Sea Venom, Yeovilton, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Letter / Correction | 817 Squadron omission from awards list (USN Meritorious Unit Commendation) | 8 | Letter noting an omission from a published awards list: the US Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation to 817 Squadron, with commentary on helicopter operations and shipmates. | Frank E. Evans, HMAS MELBOURNE, Melbourne, USS FRANK, Voyager, lights from, the Squadron, the directi, the helicopters, the officers, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Notice / Update | Melbourne–Evans Memorial Service update (Canberra, 3–4 June 1994) | 9 | Update on the 25th anniversary Melbourne–Evans commemoration in Canberra (3–4 June 1994), including social arrangements and a proposed video/documentary project. | DFRB, FAA, HMAS Harman, Melbourne, Nowra, RAN, RDFWA, RSL, veterans against, you in, Francis Donnelly, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Project Proposal | WWI Naval Aviation display: ‘cobble up a Camel’ / ‘prefab a Pup’ (museum) | 10 | Proposal to create a WWI-era naval aviation display (replica framework) for the museum, leveraging ex‑FAA skills and early aircraft-construction methods. | FAA, Melbourne, RAN, someone else, the replica, the detail, the could, John Goble, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Obituary | Obituary: Captain Peter Fanshawe (Great Escape organiser) | 11 | Obituary of Captain Peter Fanshawe (aged 82), one of the main organisers of the Stalag Luft III ‘Great Escape’ in March 1944. | HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAAF, RSL, the Gestapo, Lt Cdr, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Letters | Letters to the Editor / Contact Column (member correspondence) | 12 | Member letters and correspondence including UK branch notes, memorabilia, historical trivia clippings, reunion recollections, safety-equipment group photos and updates. | Bundaberg, FAA, FAAA, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Nirimba, HMS Begum, HMS Bulolo, HMS Dasher, HMS Duke, HMS Glory, HMS Golden, HMS Iron, HMS Nabstock, HMS Ocean, HMS Shah, HMS Vincent, Melbourne, Nirimba, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, RSL, WWII, Yeovilton, air to, the writer, not keeping, he RN, superb airmanship, the talent, Ross Anyhow, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Feature / Profile | Where are all the Safety Equipment people? (photo and ‘Sailor rues death of base’) | 15 | Feature centred on Safety Equipment branch personnel (group photo) and a profile/news-cutting about a member reflecting on the closure of Nirimba. | HMAS Nirimba, HMS Golden, HMS Nabstock, Nirimba, RAAF, RAN, RN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Column | Spin Us A Dit! (Spanish Joe; It’s a Snip; To Cure a Cold) | 16 | Light ‘Spin’ column featuring short anecdotes/jokes including ‘Spanish Joe’ and ‘To Cure a Cold’. | FAA, Nowra, RN, the name, John Buchanan, Sir Terrence, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Restoration Report | Aircraft Restoration Team Reports: Sea Fury VW-623 | 17 | Slipstream - April 1994 - Page 17 AIRCRAFT RESTORATION TEAM REPORTS I SEA FURY VW-623 Paint stripping of the forward fuselage section has been completed, and the final cleaning up by grit blasting is in progress. Some corrosion was found in a panel under the main fuel tank which has necessitated the replacement of t... | Bundaberg, Dakota, Gannet, Sea Fury, Wessex, grit blasting, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Restoration Report | Sea Venom WZ895 Restoration – ‘gets the OK’ | 18 | Slipstream - April 1994 - Page 18 SEA VENOM WZ 985 RESTORATION attaches to the wing. Fortunately this wings , and the tailplane , booms and WZ 895 GETS THE OK area is repairable and to date, two new outer wings , with work steadily stringers and the skin section involved progressing on each section . | HMAS Melbourne, Jervis Bay, Melbourne, Sea Venom, WZ895, WZ937, no means, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Sponsor / Museum | BAe Australia sponsors Historic Flight (engineering support) | 19 | Report on BAe Australia pledging engineering-support sponsorship for the RAN Historic Flight project at Nowra. | C-47, Dakota, HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAN, Tracker, BAeA maintained, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Report | National Secretary’s Report & Reports from State Divisions (ACT) | 20 | National Secretary’s report (including Slipstream charge decision) followed by ACT Division notes and Anzac Day plans. | Bundaberg, Dakota, FAAA, HMAS Harman, Melbourne, Sea Fury, Print Post, those who, the way, Matt Jacobs, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Division News | Victorian Division | 22 | Slipstream - April 1994 - Page 22 venue. This year we are trying VICTORIAN WESTERN something different, a Spit Roast. | HMAS Stirling, Melbourne, Nowra, RAAF, the Apostles, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Division News | Western Australia Division | 22 | Slipstream - April 1994 - Page 22 venue. This year we are trying VICTORIAN WESTERN something different, a Spit Roast. | HMAS Stirling, Melbourne, Nowra, RAAF, the Apostles, researching each, Bill Gault, Keith Taylor, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Division News | New South Wales Division | 24 | Slipstream - April 1994 - Page 24 from Oak Flats to Nowra to attend NEW SOUTH SOUTH meetings and conduct associat ion business . 'Gus' has agreed that his WALES AUSTRALIA position should be reviewed after three months. | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Encounter, Nowra, RAN, the Prior, the due, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Division News | South Australia Division | 24 | Slipstream - April 1994 - Page 24 from Oak Flats to Nowra to attend NEW SOUTH SOUTH meetings and conduct associat ion business . 'Gus' has agreed that his WALES AUSTRALIA position should be reviewed after three months. | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Encounter, Nowra, RAN, the Prior, the due, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Event Report | Bundaberg reunion report & Queensland updates | 25 | Report on the Bundaberg reunion (RSL hospitality, Historic Flight DC‑3 visit, social events) and associated Queensland planning notes. | Bundaberg, Dakota, FAA, FAAA, HMAS Moreton, Melbourne, RAAF, RAN, RN, RSL, WWII, more than, wife Gwen, wife Sandra, the Museum, Dr Thompson, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Museum | Naval Aviation Museum: 1994 Family Fly‑In Day programme / acknowledgements | 27 | Museum programme notes for the 1994 Family/Fly‑In Day, official opening, foyer naming, and acknowledgements of supporting organisations. | FAA, Nowra, RAN, Sea Fury, now you, the Museum, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | April | 5 | 2 | Photos | Spotted at the Bundaberg reunion! (captioned group photos) | 28 | Captioned reunion photographs listing attendees and the newly elected Queensland committee. | Bundaberg, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Cover | Cover (Volume 5 Number 3) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 5 Number 3 (July 1994), featuring an A-4 Skyhawk of 805 Squadron preparing to launch from HMAS Melbourne. | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, FAAA, RAN, 1994, July, Volume 5, Number 3, HMAS Melbourne, A-4 Skyhawk, 805 Squadron |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Foreword | Foreword – Monsignor F. Lyons AM RAN (Rtd) | 2 | Foreword written en route to a Western Front pilgrimage, reflecting on the sacrifice of service personnel and urging members to support the Fleet Air Arm Association and the Naval Aviation Museum: ‘Lest we forget’. | FAA, Nowra, RAN, RN, Western Front, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Editorial | Editorial (condolences for Dick Coates; calls for modern-day FAA input) | 3 | Editorial notes increasing correspondence and appeals for contributions from the modern-day Fleet Air Arm; includes condolences for Dick Coates and member notices. | RAN, RN, RSL, Cmdre Dadswell, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Report | Message from the National President – Cmdre ‘Toz’ Dadswell AM RAN (Rtd) | 3 | National President explains why the Association operates as a national body, outlines benefits (RSL recognition, insurance, national flag, submissions, Slipstream), and how capitation fees are used; calls for member support and sponsorship leads. | RAN, RN, RSL, Cmdre Dadswell, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Photo / Caption | From the Archives: HMAS Albatross 1959 MT Compound crew; O.F.S. Course No.7; No.4 SESO | 4 | Archive photo page with named group identifications: HMAS Albatross Motor Transport Compound crew (1959), Operational Flying School Course No.7, and Safety Equipment & Survival Course (No.4 SESO). | HMAS Albatross, RAN, RN, Bill Gault, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Letters / Poem | Photo note (Hong Kong Catholic Club) + ‘The Dying Aviator’ + captions | 5 | Short letter describing a Hong Kong Catholic Club photo featuring ‘Father Lyons’ and a bishop recently released from Red China; includes humorous caption notes and the poem ‘The Dying Aviator’, plus aviation photo captions. | Catholic Club, Firefly, HMS Terror, Hong Kong, RAN, RN, Red China, Vengeance, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Report / Synopsis | Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Defence and Defence Related Awards (CIDA) – synopsis | 6 | Synopsis of key recommendations from the Defence awards inquiry, including guiding principles and the new Australian Service Medal 1945–1975 (with clasps such as Japan, Korea, PNG), plus discussion of NGSM ‘Malaya’ eligibility issues. | Australian Service Medal, HMAS Tarangau, Honours and awards, Japan, Korea, Malaya, NGSM, PNG, RAN, RN, SEATO, Strategic Reserve, Tarangau, Vietnam, areas of, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Letter | Letter to Hon. Gary Punch MP re ‘peace time’ Defence Force medal (B.J. Roberts, Lt RAN (Rtd)) | 7 | Detailed letter argues for recognition of ‘peace time’ Defence Force service, critiques inquiry logic, and proposes a Defence Force Medal with long‑service clasps retroactive to 3 Sep 1945; includes personal FAA service context (HMAS Melbourne cruises). | CIDA, FAA, HMAS Melbourne, Korea, RAN, RN, Strategic Reserve, Vietnam, years dedicated, tens of, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Snippet / Humour | ‘So you think you’ve got things tough!’ (Bill Cregan, WA) | 7 | Short, humorous NSW mailbag item about medical hardware and a car number plate ‘FAA 805’, with editor’s aside. | CIDA, FAA, HMAS Melbourne, Korea, RAN, RN, Strategic Reserve, Vietnam, years dedicated, tens of, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Feature / Memoir | ‘The year – 1954 – 805 Squadron embarked in HMAS Sydney…’ (Geoff Utchfield) – Sea Fury wave-off | 8 | First‑person account of an early carrier deck‑landing wave‑off and near-mishap during 805 Squadron work‑ups in HMAS Sydney, including roles of ‘Bats’, Flyco, and recovery; names fellow pilots and aircraft details. | DFRDB, HMAS Sydney, MSBS, RAN, RN, Sea Fury, my east, Senior Pilot, my always, some States, obtaining an, entered on, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Welfare | Welfare Officer’s Report – L.G. ‘Chips’ Gray (NSW) | 9 | Welfare update on the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (income thresholds and benefits), notes on DVA assistance for cancer/TB treatment, and advice about obtaining RAN ‘Certificates of Service’. | DFRDB, MSBS, RAN, RN, my always, some States, obtaining an, entered on, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Vale / Obituary | Vale: W.G. ‘Jimmy’ Bowles (12 May 1920 – 10 May 1994) and other notices | 10 | Obituary for Jimmy Bowles (RNZN/RN/RAN FAA pilot; flew multiple fighter types; later commanded 805 Squadron Sea Furies; Korean War service from HMAS Sydney), plus additional death notices and the poem ‘The Bridge Builder’. | HMAS Sydney, Japan, Korea, RAN, RN, his wife, Will Allen, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Letters | Letters to the Editor (Patron letter; corrections; queries; Nowra/RAAF 107 Sqn; ‘Whatever happened to…’) | 11 | Letters include a note from Admiral Sir Victor Smith, corrections to a Fly‑In Day article, a request for information on RAAF 107 Squadron at St Georges Basin (1944–45), and a ‘Whatever happened to…’ list seeking former FAA personnel. | FAA, Firefly, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Sydney, HMS Daedalus, HMS Furious, Japan, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, George Hearn, Christian Smith, Editor Anderson, Sikorski Benson, Bruce Implacable, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Letters / Overseas | UK/Canada correspondence: Portsmouth events, Shearwater Aviation Museum links, Warbirds negatives | 12 | Continuing correspondence covering Portsmouth Navy Days events, Shearwater Aviation Museum Foundation contacts, transfer of an HMAS Albatross crest, and a humorous note about ‘classified’ photos of Arthur Johnson and a CT‑4 at Bundaberg. | HMAS Albatross, HMS Daedalus, HMS Furious, RAAF, RAN, RN, Christian Smith, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Letters / Commentary | Extended letter: Air Engineering Officers photo (1958) corrections and reminiscences (Ron Robb) | 13 | Long letter provides corrections and extensive context for the 1958 Air Engineering Officers photo, sharing career notes and anecdotes about multiple officers and trades; includes comments on Nirimba and FAA community connections. | FAA, Firefly, Gannet, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, USN, scrounging enough, frequently saying, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Anecdote / Squadron | ‘Gunnedah’ the galah – 805 Squadron (Roger R.) | 14 | Anecdote recalling 805 Squadron’s 1957 air display at Gunnedah (RAAF no‑show) and the gifted galah taught to say ‘Fair go, Gill!’, with additional Berry party recollections and a squadron photo caption. | FAA, RAAF, RAN, RN, frequently saying, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Dits / Memoir | ‘Smiling Jack is landing!’ – dawn Sea Fury launches and carrier life (Bob Cocks) | 15 | Memoir-style ‘dit’ describing the sensations and hazards of carrier operations (especially dawn launches/landings) and life aboard, from pilots’ perspectives to engineers in the depths of the ship. | HMS Ark, Japan, RAN, RN, Sea Fury, USN, USS Wasp just transition from hammocks to bunks, Bob Cocks, our retired, recollection of, one of, their dirty, Kenya Breweries, Ron Marsh, British aircraft, Skuas from, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Column | Spin A Dit (includes ‘The Bomb Dump’ and ‘The Drunken Driver’) | 18 | Spin column of humorous sea stories including ‘The Bomb Dump’ (armament mishap) and ‘The Drunken Driver’ set aboard HMAS Melbourne, plus other short anecdotes. | HMAS Melbourne, HMS Bulwark, Japan, RAN, RN, Sea Fury, Vengeance, dump meant, hand as, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Report | News from the Divisions + National Secretary’s Report (ACT/NSW/SA/WA etc.) | 20 | Division and national reporting including membership notes, Anzac Day activities, condolence messages, state committee updates, and administrative notices including subscriptions and perpetual membership review. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS Encounter, HMAS Harman, HMS Rodney, Japan, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RN, RSL, Bruce Smith, your Division, to date, his good, contact the, Vice newspaper, John Champion, six noughts, practising with, for the, Ben Link, Don time, thanking those, Al Smith, doing so, Alan Clark, George Goddard, Ian Henderson, Frank Nielsen, Wayne We, Barry Simpson, Matt Jacobs, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Restoration / News | Sea Venom restoration note: WZ 939 / call sign 879 (SA Division mention) | 22 | South Australian Division note mentioning discovery of a restorer working on Sea Venom serial WZ 939 (call sign 879), within broader division updates. | RAN, RN, six noughts, practising with, for the, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Museum Acquisition | Westland Whirlwind HAS7 XM-665 arrives at Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra (3 June) | 26 | Report on the arrival of Westland Whirlwind HAS7 XM‑665 at the Naval Aviation Museum (3 June), summarising its service history across RN flights/squadrons and deployment aboard HMS Bulwark. | HMS Bulwark, Nowra, RAN, RN, Sea Venom, WZ895, WZ935, thanking saga, Nigel Appertey, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Museum Progress | Australian Naval Aviation Museum – Building Development & Function Centre activities | 27 | Museum progress report: hangar cladding completion, ongoing building development, and Function Centre events; thanks supporters and notes community and organisational engagement. | HMAS Albatross, Nowra, RAN, RN, His new, one car, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | July | 5 | 3 | Photos | Spotted around the traps! (captioned photos) | 28 | Captioned photo page of museum and reunion attendees (including Museum Function Centre staff and musicians at the Melbourne/Evans reunion). | RAN, RN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Cover | Cover (Volume 5 Number 4) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 5 Number 4 (October 1994), with a photo of batsmen at the Stage 3 opening of the Naval Aviation Museum (Bronze Batsman). | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, FAAA, 1994, October, Volume 5, Number 4, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Foreword | Foreword – Admiral A.L. Beaumont AC RAN (Chief of the Defence Force) | 2 | Foreword by Admiral A.L. Beaumont (Chief of the Defence Force), reflecting on Slipstream’s role in keeping shipmates connected and recognising both ‘glory days’ nostalgia and contemporary naval aviation developments. | HMAS MELBOURNE, HMAS Melbourne, RAN, Toz Dadswell, economic imperatives, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Editorial | Editorial | 3 | Editorial apologises for late production, notes heavy workload and health, and comments on the Stage 3 Museum opening and member visits. | RAN, RSL, Rear Admiral, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Report | National Secretary’s Report | 3 | National Secretary reflects on the year’s progress, Museum developments and association administration, and shares membership/communication updates. | RAN, RSL, Rear Admiral, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Photo / Caption | From the Archives (1960s–1970s photos and captions) | 4 | Archive photo pages with captioned images from HMAS Sydney and HMAS Albatross eras (1960s–70s), including unit/mess scenes and overseas port visits. | HMAS ALBATROSS, HMAS Albatross, HMAS MELBOURNE, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS SYDNEY, HMAS Sydney, RAN, Duke Cridge, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Reprint / Article | ‘Lost Squadron’ (reprint: recovery of WWII aircraft from Greenland ice) | 6 | Reprinted article recounting the search and recovery of ‘Lost Squadron’ aircraft from Greenland ice, including discovery of a B-17 and P‑38 remains and the challenges of excavation. | HMAS Sydney, RAN, Clive Hirschorn, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Letters | Letter: HMAS Vengeance / Brazilian Navy ‘Minas Gerais’ (Ron Baxter) | 8 | Letter provides information about former HMAS Vengeance (now Brazilian flagship Minas Gerais), including correspondence with Brazil and note on publishing goodwill exchange. | HMAS Sydney, HMAS Vengeance, HMS Vengeance, RAN, RSL, an existing, service and, service conduct, performing Medal, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Honours / Medals | Honours & Awards notes (CIDA report follow‑up; AGPS discount; eligibility commentary) | 9 | Follow‑up notes on Defence and Defence‑related awards guidance and availability of the CIDA report at discount for ex‑service associations; includes discussion of qualifying service concepts. | HMAS Sydney, RAN, RSL, an existing, service and, service conduct, performing Medal, OVA the, Monsignor Frank, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Notice / Research Request | ‘Melbourne–Evans’ 30th Anniversary reunion planning (Bob Winston) | 11 | Call for names, memorabilia and letters about the 3 June 1969 Melbourne–Evans collision; notes planning toward a 30th anniversary reunion in 1999. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Rushcutter, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Warrnambool, HMAS Waterhen, RAAF, RAN, USN, USS If you can assist with names or suggestions, members of, Ron Baker, placing orders, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Memoir / Story | ‘The Dirty Dozen!’ (flight deck stowage and maintenance hustle) | 12 | Reminiscence-style account of hard work moving and stowing aircraft spares and components aboard, with a colourful ‘Dirty Dozen’ vignette. | FAA, Firefly, HMAS Sydney, Nowra, RAN, someone who, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Poetry / Humour | Poems and short humour pieces | 18 | Poetry page including ‘Silver Shackles’ and other verse/humour content. | HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, RAN, RSL, centuries to, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Column | SPIN Us A Dit – ‘The Riley’ (Nirimba / Dick Coates / ‘Wheels’) | 19 | Spin column recalling Nirimba-era antics involving an old Riley car and characters including ‘Wheels’, with humorous mishaps on trips and service-life anecdotes. | ANZAC, Firefly, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, Jervis Bay, Nirimba, Nowra, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Trivia | Swampy’s Trivia Corner (Ron Marsh) – Naval Aviation Trivia | 21 | Trivia column with naval aviation facts and short biographies (including Collishaw and other notable pilots/units), plus assorted aircraft/ship trivia. | FAA, HMAS German, HMAS Sydney, RAAF, RAN, USS Mataniku, Vietnam, Ron Marsh, AIF birthday, enemy fire, in the, John Cork, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Division News | News from the Divisions (WA, NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA etc.) | 22 | Division updates and notices: meetings, social events, reunions, roll-of-honour items, transfers, and member welfare notes across Australian divisions. | ANZAC, FAA, Gannet, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Cerberus, HMAS MELBOURNE, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, RSL, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Vice Admiral, Rear Admiral, all and, All best, availing to, an extra, Cdre information, nominating for, It seems, Ron and, were attended, members of, thanking Stan, Admiral Robertson, Mayor Max, Squadron Leader, Geoff Litchfield, saying that, Ken Nicholls, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Museum Report | Australian Naval Aviation Museum report + 1995 Calendar (Family Air Days etc.) | 28 | Museum report on high activity preparing for the Family Air Day and 11 September celebration, sponsor support and projects, plus the Museum calendar for 1995 events. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Sydney, Nowra, RAN, Sycamore, Vietnam, Admiral Robertson, Admiral Andrew, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Photos | Spotted around the traps… (captioned photos) | 30 | Captioned photos from association events including NSW Division dinners and Canberra conference images. | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1994 | October | 5 | 4 | Poem | ‘I Am A Volunteer’ | 32 | Poem celebrating volunteerism, freedom of choice, and the value of unpaid community contribution. | RAN, Sally Davies, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Cover | Cover (Volume 6 Number 1) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 6 Number 1 (April 1995). | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, FAAA, 1995, April, Volume 6, Number 1 |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Foreword | Foreword – Commodore G.V. Sloper AM RAN (CO HMAS Albatross) | 2 | Foreword by Commodore G.V. Sloper (CO HMAS Albatross) reflecting on embarked aviation experience, the FAA’s contribution to naval operations, and the importance of preserving naval aviation history and camaraderie through the Association. | FAA, HMAS ALBATROSS, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Success, HMAS Sydney, Naval Aviation Museum, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Editorial | Editorial | 3 | Editorial notes the issue’s production and association news, including museum and membership matters, and invites contributions from members. | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Ibis, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Perth, HMAS Success, HMAS Swan, HMAS Sydney, HMS Wizard, Nowra, RAN, donation alone, Law degree, Ronald Barber, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Sponsor Feature | Westland – New Naval Helicopter Requirements (Super Lynx for RNZN/RAN) | 5 | Sponsor feature describing Westland’s Super Lynx bid for RNZN Wasp replacement and RAN ANZAC/OPC helicopter requirements, outlining design features enabling shipboard operations in severe conditions. | ANZAC, HMAS Melbourne, Korea, Nowra, RAN, RSL, British Aerospace, For the, Super Lynx, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Report | National President’s Message (Naval Aviation History project; Federal Council topics) | 7 | National President outlines plans to write a multi‑volume history of Australian Naval Aviation (including HMAS Sydney and HMAS Melbourne eras), and summarises matters raised at the Federal Council meeting. | FAA, FAAA, Gold Coast, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, Nowra, RAN, VW232, including them, Bob Geale, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Archives / Photos | From the Archives: courses and HMAS Albatross sporting teams (photo IDs) | 8 | Archive photos seeking identifications: Petty Officer Armourer’s Course (HMS Heron) and Air Gunnery Course (1948), plus HMAS Albatross sporting teams (early 1950s). | HMAS ALBATROSS, HMAS Albatross, HMS HERON, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Farewell / Profile | A Fond Farewell (Commodore Geoff Morton AM RAN, departing CO HMAS Albatross) + ‘Who was he?’ | 10 | Farewell remarks from Commodore Geoff Morton on leaving command at HMAS Albatross amid major base redevelopment, alongside a ‘Who was he?’ photo-recognition prompt. | HMAS Albatross, RAN, so many, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Restoration Report | Sycamore 907 and Vampire restoration report | 11 | Museum restoration update: Sycamore nose-bubbles acquired and fitted; project planning and materials acquisition for ongoing aircraft restoration work. | HMAS Sydney, RAN, Sea Venom, Sycamore, Wessex, donation or, have had, Tony Penno, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Museum / Story | Don Parkinson – Museum Governor + ‘The Captain’s Table’ (service anecdote) | 12 | Announcement of Don Parkinson being invited as a Museum Governor, plus a ‘Captain’s Table’ anecdote about 816 Squadron service-life and teamwork. | Australian Naval Aviation Museum, HMAS After, HMAS Albatross, Naval Aviation Museum, RAN, Sea Fury, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Welfare | Welfare Officer’s Report – Ivan ‘Chips’ Gray JP | 13 | Welfare report explains treatment/entitlement issues under the Veterans’ Entitlements framework (especially post‑WWII service), and provides guidance on eligibility and assistance. | HMAS Albatross, Korea, Malaya, Naval Aviation Museum, RAN, Vietnam, regular attendance, Ivan Gray, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Letters | Letters to the Editor / Commodore’s Mailbag (member correspondence and reminiscences) | 14 | Extended letters section: responses to recent articles, photo and medal queries, memories of HMAS Melbourne/Sydney and former HMAS Vengeance (Minas Gerais), overseas correspondence, and assorted naval aviation reminiscences. | ANZAC, Awards, Bundaberg, CIDA, FAA, FAAA, Firefly, Gold Coast, HMAS ALBATROSS, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Anzac, HMAS Condamine, HMAS Junee, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS SYDNEY, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Vengeance, HMS Albatross, HMS Daedalus, HMS Fencer, HMS Nabbington, HMS Nabswick, HMS Newcastle, HMS Vengeance, Japan, Jervis Bay, Korea, Malaya, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, Schofields, Sea Fury, Swordfish, USN, USS Philippine Sea about to take a wire, Vietnam, Voyager, flying operations, stewards and, her aircraft, Her Majesty, mail with, shipmates who, Olive as, Bill Gault, Bill and, QANTAS DCB, Frank Larter, Arthur Johnson, myself during, Chaplain David, Squadron Dear, John Purcell, Kevin Hawkins, Gordon Walter, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Review / Quiz | Book Review: ‘Hearts of Oak’ + Swampy’s Trivia Quiz | 26 | Book review of a Royal Navy anecdote collection (‘Hearts of Oak’), followed by Swampy’s members’ trivia quiz and rules for entry. | A36, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Vampire, HMS ANTELOPE, RAN, USN, Ron Marsh, THOSE WHO, someone famous, SAILORS AND, what name, CARTOONS BY, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Reports | News from the Divisions + National Secretary’s Report | 27 | Division updates across Australia plus the National Secretary’s report covering insurance/administration, events, office-bearer changes, and reunion/social notices. | ANZAC, Australian Naval Aviation Museum, Bundaberg, FAA, Gannet, Gold Coast, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, RAN, RSL, USS Treasurer at the end of, preparing salads, members of, Marg give, writing to, our Chaplain, Barry basis, Barry and, An invitation, During this, two other, dessert and, Ivan Gray, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Museum Report | Australian Naval Aviation Museum report (Family Day results; displays; acquisitions) | 32 | Museum report covering Family Day fundraising, ongoing display development and restoration milestones (including HMAS Melbourne sea boat), sponsorship, and planned acquisitions (e.g., Gannet XG888 gifting confirmation). | Australian Naval Aviation Museum, FAA, FAAA, Gannet, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, Naval Aviation Museum, RAN, Sea Fury, Sycamore, USN, Vietnam, approach to, our The, Leading Seaman, British Aerospace, Oscar Harper, has slowed, restored to, Sir Memorial, road from, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Photos | Spotted around the traps… (captioned photos) | 35 | Captioned photos of members and visitors, including a Queensland Division Australian flag presentation and first-time museum visitors. | HMAS Sydney, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | April | 6 | 1 | Cartoons | Cartoons from the files (historic incidents) | 36 | Two historical cartoons reproduced from archives, reflecting incidents such as the RANAS hangar/Trackers fire and HMAS Melbourne’s snapped tow. | HMAS Melbourne, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Cover | Cover (Volume 6 Number 2) | 1 | Cover of Slipstream Volume 6 Number 2 (July 1995). | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA, FAAA, 1995, July, Volume 6, Number 2 |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Foreword | Foreword – Rear Admiral D.J. Campbell AM RAN | 2 | Slipstream -July 1995- Page 2 FOREWORD by Rear Admiral D. J. | Australia Remembers, HMAS Albatross, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Editorial | Editorial | 3 | Slipstream -July 1995 - Page 3 Editorial INTRODUCING REAR ADMIRAL D.J. CAMPBELL, AM RAN The Fleet Air Arm Associaton of FLAG OFFICER NAVAL SUPPORT COMMAND Australia is indebted to SHELL AVIATION for their sponsorship of Rear Admiral Campbell was born in Brisbane on 16 August 1945. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Albatross, HMAS CERBERUS, HMAS CRESWELL, HMAS HOBART, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS SUPPLY, HMAS Sydney, HMS STALWART, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, RAN, Vietnam, Commodore, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Profile | Profile – Rear Admiral D.J. Campbell AM RAN | 3 | Slipstream -July 1995 - Page 3 Editorial INTRODUCING REAR ADMIRAL D.J. CAMPBELL, AM RAN The Fleet Air Arm Associaton of FLAG OFFICER NAVAL SUPPORT COMMAND Australia is indebted to SHELL AVIATION for their sponsorship of Rear Admiral Campbell was born in Brisbane on 16 August 1945. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Albatross, HMAS CERBERUS, HMAS CRESWELL, HMAS HOBART, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS SUPPLY, HMAS Sydney, HMS STALWART, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, RAN, Vietnam, Commodore, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | In Memoriam | A Last Farewell (member death notices) | 3 | Slipstream -July 1995 - Page 3 Editorial INTRODUCING REAR ADMIRAL D.J. CAMPBELL, AM RAN The Fleet Air Arm Associaton of FLAG OFFICER NAVAL SUPPORT COMMAND Australia is indebted to SHELL AVIATION for their sponsorship of Rear Admiral Campbell was born in Brisbane on 16 August 1945. | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Albatross, HMAS CERBERUS, HMAS CRESWELL, HMAS HOBART, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS SUPPLY, HMAS Sydney, HMS STALWART, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, RAN, Vietnam, Commodore, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Sponsor Feature | Shell – First in Aviation | 4 | Slipstream -July 1995- Page 4 SHELL - FIRST IN AVIATION Historically, wherever in in a number of major aviation trip from England to Australia - a events since the commencement distance of 11 ,250 miles - in under the world civil and private of flight, and has been closely 30 days. The sponsorship of the aircraft ha... | HMAS Sydney, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Report | National President’s Message | 6 | Slipstream -July 1995- Page 6 WELFARE OFFICER'S REPORT by Ivan 'Chips' Gray JP NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S You will remember that in last Recently Veteran's Affairs edition of Slipstream we gave introduced a new service - Veterans' MESSAGE details of those veterans who are Advice Network (VAN). entitled to treatment for ca... | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, Nowra, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Welfare | Welfare Officer’s Report – Ivan 'Chips' Gray JP | 6 | Slipstream -July 1995- Page 6 WELFARE OFFICER'S REPORT by Ivan 'Chips' Gray JP NATIONAL PRESIDENT'S You will remember that in last Recently Veteran's Affairs edition of Slipstream we gave introduced a new service - Veterans' MESSAGE details of those veterans who are Advice Network (VAN). entitled to treatment for ca... | FAA, FAAA, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Sydney, Nowra, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Notices | Contact & Notices | 7 | Slipstream -July 1995 - Page 7 Rising from the ashes .... I would be grateful if you could give consideration for inclusion of my request in your magazine as it has good coverage among both Service personnel and affiliated interested public. | HMAS Albatross, HMAS Sydney, HMS OCEAN, Nowra, RAN, Mrs, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Archives / Photos | From the Archives (photo identification pages) | 8 | Slipstream -July 1995- Page 8 Slipstream -July 1995 - Page 9 1957 Eastern Area lnterservice Sports Tug-of-War Team (110 Stone) HMAS Albatross Rear (L-R) 1 .Unknown 2. Unknown 3. | HMAS Albatross, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Letters | Letters to the Editor / Feature correspondence | 10 | Slipstream -July 1995- Page 10 .. it was all the faulto ft he* '*** FDO! | Australia Remembers, FAA, FAAA, HMAS ALBATROSS, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Melbourne, HMAS Penguin, HMAS SYDNEY, HMAS Swan, HMAS Sydney, HMAS Vengeance, HMAS Watson, HMS AERIAL, HMS Albatross, HMS Euryalus, HMS Fencer, HMS Glory, HMS Hart, HMS Hunter, HMS TAMAR, HMS TERROR, HMS Victory, Korea, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Sycamore, Vietnam, Wessex, Mr, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Vale | Vale section | 27 | Slipstream -July 1995 - Page 27 lay out his gear for Diwies or suchlike or any documents at all, it would be that part of the BPP was tlie then HMS - fresh from the cleaners, starched, good to include it in the ANAM VENGEANCE, - see 'Slipstream', April pressed and immaculate . He'd be archives. | FAA, HMAS NIRIMBA, HMAS Sydney, HMS GOLDEN, HMS HERMES, HMS Hospital, HMS However, HMS NABTHORPE, RAAF, RAN, Sycamore, Mr, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Feature | ‘Do You Remember This One?’ historical vignette | 28 | Slipstream -July 1995- Page 28 Chatham, qualifying as an ERA DO YOU REMEMBER THIS ONE? (Engine Room Artificer, the progenitor by 'Prof' of the modern MTP branch). | FAA, HMAS NIRIMBA, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Reports | National Secretary’s Report & Division News | 29 | Slipstream -July 1995 - Page 29 NATIONAL SECRETARY'S REPORT NEWS FROM It's hard to believe that we are almost half way through another year. I am in the process of gearing \.IPf or the next Federal THE Council meeting which is being hosted by the Tasmanian Division DIVISIONS at Orford. | FAA, FAAA, Gannet, HMAS Albatross, HMAS Harman, HMAS Litchfield, HMAS Melbourne, HMS Implacable, Naval Aviation Museum, Nowra, RAAF, RAN, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Museum Report | Australian Naval Aviation Museum report | 35 | Slipstream -July 1995 - Page 35 Australian Naval Aviation Museum The Museum has progressed AUSTRAAUNN AVLA A~ATOIOM USEMU LJ dramatically with the aesthetic appearance of the grounds. In June, the last remaining WWII building was demolished and a new carpark was laid. | HMAS Sydney, Naval Aviation Museum, RAN, Sycamore, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Feature | The British Pacific Fleet – operations against Japan | 37 | Slipstream -July 1995 - Page 3 7 THE BRITISH PACIFIC FLEET THE FORGOTTENN A\IV by Alan Zammit Fifty years ago, the British Pacific fares. The public subscribed £200,000 Operation 'Iceberg' Fleet (BPF) took part in naval to erect the British Centre in Hyde operations against Japan. | British Pacific Fleet, HMAS Australia, HMAS Nizam, HMAS Sydney, HMS Anson, HMS DSC, HMS Monmouth, HMS Pioneer, HMS Ruler, Nowra, RAN, Sea Fury, Sea Venom, Admiral, Commander, Captain, Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
| 1995 | July | 6 | 2 | Photo / Caption | NSW Division Yulefest photo caption | 40 | Slipstream -July 1995- Page 40 ~ ~ ~ ~ v | Slipstream, Fleet Air Arm, FAA |
