Image Gallery: October 2008
30 October 2008
HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular
HMAS ALBATROSS celebrated its 60th year since the Fleet Air Arm was commissioned in August 1948. It was a historic moment for Australia, coming into line with the other great powers of the world providing the nucleus of its own Naval Air Arm.
The HMAS ALBATROSS Air Day Spectacular, on Sunday October 26, helped to celebrate the commissioning of the first Royal Australian Naval Air Station.
The Air Day Spectacular included helicopters of the Fleet Air Arm: Seahawks, Sea Kings, the Agusta 109 and 723 Squadron's Squirrels Pairs Display Team.
Some of the other attractions of the day included Australia's largest strategic airlift freighter the C17 Globemaster demonstrating why it is known as the master of the skies and the Royal Australian Air Force's elite formation aerobatic display team the Roulettes were the highlight of the day.
| 20081025ptf8540620_0145 (Left to right) Able Seaman Medical Jamie Warren, Able Seaman Medical Charlene Knight and Able Seaman Medical Leonie Nichols stand by one of the ambulances on display at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 25 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081025ptf8540620_0190 A N16 Sea King helicopter lowers crew members to the ground as part of its display at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 25 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081025ptf8540652_0113 The rear of a Sea King helicopter with the USAF PC-3 Orion in the background. The two aircraft were on the tarmac at HMAS ALBATROSS as the sun set the evening before the Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 25 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8026076_0001 Members of the public at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular, gather to view the C-17 Globemaster of the Royal Australian Air Force, that was open for inspection. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8116215_0020 The Royal Australian Navy Band perform for the crowd at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. The Air Show marked the 60th anniverasary of Albatross. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8144114_0041 (Left to right) Leading Seama, musician Daniel Sponiar, Able Seaman, musician Andrew Hansch, Able Seaman, musician Marcus Salone all enjoy the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8440875_0005 Able Seaman Aviation Technician Aircraft Arthur Amies is posted to 817 Squadron at HMAS Albatross. He has been working as the senior tradesman for 10 years maintaining the N16 Sea King helicopters. Able Seaman Amies has been posted to HMAS MANOORA and HMAS SUCCESS with deployments to Antarctica and Christmas Island. Able Seaman Amies joined the Royal Australian Navy from Mackay in Queensland 12 years ago. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8440875_0084 On top of a C-130J Hercules, the crew gain a high vantage point to view the aircraft display at HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8540589_0043 Members of the Training Ship Shoalhaven Navy Cadets enjoying their day out at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8540618_0135 As part of the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular, Royal Australian Navy pilots demonstrate their skills in a Sea King helicopter while winching a member during a recovery exercise. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8540638_0067 Spectators watch Australia's Federation Guard perform on the HMAS ALBATROSS flight line during the Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8540638_0094 Members of the public keep their eyes on the sky during the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular as a C-17 Globemaster looms in the background. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8540638_0139 Members of the public watch on as a Royal Australian Air Force military working dog holds onto its handler during the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8540638_0185 The crowd at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular watch for action in the sky. In the background a C-130J Hercules sits on static display. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8540638_0192 Two Royal Australian Navy Squirrel helicopters put on a show for the crowd during the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8540677_0009 (Left to right) Lieutenant Commander Anthony Savage, Taylor Savage, Lauren Moore, Lieutenant Commander Alan Moore and Lawson Moore all enjoy the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ptf8540677_0052 (Right) Lieutenant Commander Nyree Cornelius spends an exciting day at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular with her family, husband (left) Steve Cornelius and children Austyn and Allyx. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8084519_006 RAAF Roulette's conduct a formation flying display over HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra, NSW during the Diamond Jubilee Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8084519_018 RAAF Roulette's conduct a formation flying display over HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra, NSW during the Diamond Jubilee Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8084519_034 RAAF Roulette's conduct a formation flying display over HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra, NSW during the Diamond Jubilee Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8084519_041 RAAF Roulette's conduct a formation flying display over HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra, NSW during the Diamond Jubilee Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8084519_090 RAAF Roulette's conduct a formation flying display over HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra, NSW during the Diamond Jubilee Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8084519_123 RAAF Roulette's conduct a formation flying display over HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra, NSW during the Diamond Jubilee Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8084519_129 RAAF Roulette's conduct a formation flying display over HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra, NSW during the Diamond Jubilee Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8084519_136 Boeing Stearman PT-17 conducts a flying display over HMAS ALBATROSS, Nowra, NSW during the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8090115_116 Members of the crowd at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Day Spectacular climb aboard Connie, an ex RAAF Dakota C47B. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8090115_139 Many people travelled to watch the various aircraft on show at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Day Spectucular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8090115_248 The RAAF Roulettes display team conducted manoeuvers to entertain the gathered crowd at the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Day Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8097539_0009 This multi-aircraft formation comprises of Naval Air Station Nowra based helicopters. Included are two Augusta 109e (front of formation), six AS350BA Squirrel (next) a Bell UH-1B Iroquois and four S-70B-2 Seahawks (Rear of formation). These helicopters where part of the opening display for the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8097539_0016 Shark 05, an SK50 Sea King from 817 Squadron, HMAS ALBATROSS, takes the Australian White Ensign for a fly as part of the opening events for the HMAS ALBATROSS Air Spectacular. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8098578_036 A Cessna Dragonfly from the Temora Aviation Museum returns after conducting an aerial display during the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Air Show at HMAS ALBATROSS. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8098578_036 Aerial imagery of HMAS ALBATROSS during the base's Air Day Spectacular. The Air Show was held to celebrate HMAS ALBATROSS's 60th Birthday since it was initially commissioned at a Royal Australian Navy establishment in 1948. The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm also celebrated this Diamond Jubilee celebration at this time. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081026ran8107437_291 Aerial imagery of HMAS ALBATROSS during the base's Air Day Spectacular. The Air Show was held to celebrate HMAS ALBATROSS's 60th Birthday since it was initially commissioned at a Royal Australian Navy establishment in 1948. The Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm also celebrated this Diamond Jubilee celebration at this time. (Date taken: 26 October 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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