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Help wanted with aircraft nicknames
Volume 50, No. 18, October 04, 2007 |
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Throughout the history of the Fleet Air Arm, the various aircraft that have been operated have been given nicknames based upon their character, susceptibility to malfunction, events they have been involved in, ships they have been operated from and personnel they have been operated by.
Christine, Aces High, The Hog, The Rattler, Desmond and Wilson are just a few of the names that aircraft have worn over the years.
In order to preserve this unique history, it is proposed to formally record these names that the aircraft of the Fleet Air Arm have famously (or infamously) worn over the past 60 years.
The aim is to publish them in book form, a permanent record of the special bond between man and machine these names represent.
If you know any of the nicknames aircraft have worn over the years perhaps you can help record them.
Submissions might include any related photographs, either of the aircraft, flight crew or maintainers.
For more information, contact LEUT Alex Binns at Fleet Aviation Engineering Unit, Aviation Force Element Group, HMAS Albatross, Nowra Hill, NSW, 2540. Email: alex.binns@defence.gov.au
Phone: (02) 4424 1762. Fax: (02) 4424 2313 |
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