HMAS Albatross – Page 2 – CONTACT magazine

Royal Australian Navy Maritime Human Resources Officer Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, right, acts as Master of Ceremonies during the Pacific Partnership 2022 opening ceremony. Story by Captain Lily Charles. Photo supplied.

Connection to heritage

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For Royal Australian Navy maritime human resources officer (MHRO), Lieutenant Vicky Nguyen, representing the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in Vietnam

Mayor of the City of Shoalhaven Amanda Findley, left, Maritime Logistics Personnel Leading Seaman Stephanie Hart and Commander Fleet Air Arm Commodore David Frost, cut a cake to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the FAA. Story by Lieutenant Brendan Trembath. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

History News Royal Australian Navy

Fleet Air Arm celebrates 75th anniversary

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The Navy Fleet Air Arm (FAA) hosted a black tie reception at the FAA Museum in Nowra as part of

Royal Australian Navy pallbearers carry the casket after the Service Funeral for Rear Admiral (retd) Geoffrey James Alexander Bayliss, held at HMAS Watson Chapel, Sydney. Photo by Able Seaman Susan Mossop.

ADF People History

Service and family – a life intertwined

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The Service Funeral of Rear Admiral (retd) Geoffrey James Alexander Bayliss, was held at the HMAS Watson Chapel on the

Leading Seamen Aircrew Michael Bennet (left) and Leading Seamen Aircrew Liam Sulley at 816 Squadron at HMAS Albatross, Nowra, after completing their rescue mission during Operation Flood Assist 2022. Story by Lieutenant Nancy Cotton. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

News Royal Australian Navy

Navy crew rescued family in Werrington

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Aircrew from Navy’s 816 Squadron assisted in a rescue, winching a woman and her two children to safety from flood

Navy Fleet Air Arm personnel at HMAS Albartros: Sub Lieutenant Stephanie Hudson, left, Lieutenant Rhianna Nelson, Sub Lieutenant Tiffany McCormack, Sub Lieutenant Grace Bonnitcha and Lieutenant Clare Nickels. Story by Midshipman Jordan Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Ryan Tascas.

ADF People

Flying high over career choice

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Sitting in the front seat of a helicopter, with its cutting-edge sensor and weapon systems, is a standard day at

A AW139 helicopter operated by OPSTAR Pty Ltd at HMAS Albatross in Nowra, New South Wales. Photo by Chief Petty Officer Cameron Martin.

News Royal Australian Navy Sovereign industry

Nowra company wins $12million contract for Navy SAR coverage

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A Nowra-based business that provides search and rescue services at HMAS Albatross has signed a $12 million contract renewal to

Navy pilot Lieutenant Josh Gorrie at the Wings Over Illawarra airshow. Story by Flight Lieutenant Gerard Reed. Photo by Corporal Kylie.

ADF People

Back to where a love of flying began

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Royal Australian Navy pilot Lieutenant Josh Gorrie is no stranger to the Wings Over Illawarra airshow. CAPTION: Navy pilot Lieutenant

Australian EC135T2+ in flight in Germany. © Copyright Airbus Helicopters, Christian Keller.

Australian Australian Army News Royal Australian Navy

Minister looks at new HATS in Nowra

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Minister for Defence Marise Payne visited works in progress at HMAS Albatross today to see developments at the Navy’s and