No rain on Albatross parade

The guard commander calls the guard to attention.

CDRE Geoff Ledger, reviewing officer for the Albatross parade.

Members of 723 SQN give a snappy “eyes right” on parade.

All photos this page: ABPH Neil Richards

By Graham Davis

There is nothing more impressive than 700 white uniformed RAN officers and sailors marching to the beat of the Sydney RAN Band against a backdrop of four Navy helicopters.

This was indeed the scene when HMAS Albatross held its divisions on October 29 in perfect weather.

Fifty family members, friends and local dignitaries were on hand to watch the ceremony that was reviewed by the Commander Australian Navy Aviation Group, CDRE Geoff Ledger.

Following his address, CDRE Ledger presented COMAUSNAVAIRGRP Commendations to six 805 Squadron members.

They were Chief Petty Officers Gordon Shephard, Darren Murray, Mark McGuiness and Gavin Johnson and Petty Officers Daniel Simeon and Nigel Porter.

CDRE Ledger also acknowledged numerous other Defence personnel who have provided yeoman service to the RAN.

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