The Armchair Admiral
@armchair-admiral.bsky.social
I'm a Naval Historian & Author, you'll see my collector of Navy artifacts worldwide here, also my thoughts of the Military world.
So Stand Fast Ye Scurvy Dogs, Pipe me the Admiral Aboard & Salute, and my favourite chair is ready so I can begin the briefing
So Stand Fast Ye Scurvy Dogs, Pipe me the Admiral Aboard & Salute, and my favourite chair is ready so I can begin the briefing
Cover of the HMAS Arafura (OPV-203) Commissioning booklet from their commissioning into the Royal Australian Navy in Fremantle, Western Australia on 28 June 2025
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June 29, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Cover of the HMAS Arafura (OPV-203) Commissioning booklet from their commissioning into the Royal Australian Navy in Fremantle, Western Australia on 28 June 2025
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FINALLY! Some good news. HMAS Starwart III (AOR-304), is now underway off the WA coast as of 1700 hours 9 April 2025! After many months seeing to shipbuilding defects at FBW the Heart Of Oak is now back at sea, and with her crew, I hope back in fleet operations soon!
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FINALLY! Some good news. HMAS Starwart III (AOR-304), is now underway off the WA coast as of 1700 hours 9 April 2025! After many months seeing to shipbuilding defects at FBW the Heart Of Oak is now back at sea, and with her crew, I hope back in fleet operations soon!
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April 9, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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FINALLY! Some good news. HMAS Starwart III (AOR-304), is now underway off the WA coast as of 1700 hours 9 April 2025! After many months seeing to shipbuilding defects at FBW the Heart Of Oak is now back at sea, and with her crew, I hope back in fleet operations soon!
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FINALLY! Some good news. HMAS Starwart III (AOR-304), is now underway off the WA coast as of 1700 hours 9 April 2025! After many months seeing to shipbuilding defects at FBW the Heart Of Oak is now back at sea, and with her crew, I hope back in fleet operations soon!
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NUSHIP Arafura (OPV-203) is the first of its class Offshore Patrol Vessel, delivered under project SEA 1180-1 by Luerssen Australia. Arafura arrived at Fleet Base West, Western Australia on 13 March 2025, following its transit from Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
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NUSHIP Arafura (OPV-203) is the first of its class Offshore Patrol Vessel, delivered under project SEA 1180-1 by Luerssen Australia. Arafura arrived at Fleet Base West, Western Australia on 13 March 2025, following its transit from Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
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March 23, 2025 at 12:51 AM
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NUSHIP Arafura (OPV-203) is the first of its class Offshore Patrol Vessel, delivered under project SEA 1180-1 by Luerssen Australia. Arafura arrived at Fleet Base West, Western Australia on 13 March 2025, following its transit from Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
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NUSHIP Arafura (OPV-203) is the first of its class Offshore Patrol Vessel, delivered under project SEA 1180-1 by Luerssen Australia. Arafura arrived at Fleet Base West, Western Australia on 13 March 2025, following its transit from Osborne Naval Shipyard in South Australia.
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Soory I have not been posting of late, been ill. Will get back into it soon!
March 23, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Soory I have not been posting of late, been ill. Will get back into it soon!
HMAS Perth (FFH-157) MMPU Patch 2024
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February 18, 2025 at 7:41 AM
HMAS Perth (FFH-157) MMPU Patch 2024
(NFS/T)
(NFS/T)
HNLMS Tromp (F-803) 2024 Pacific Archer patch
From HNLMS Tromp's 2024 Pacific deployment, including RIMPAC 24
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From HNLMS Tromp's 2024 Pacific deployment, including RIMPAC 24
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January 20, 2025 at 1:11 PM
HNLMS Tromp (F-803) 2024 Pacific Archer patch
From HNLMS Tromp's 2024 Pacific deployment, including RIMPAC 24
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From HNLMS Tromp's 2024 Pacific deployment, including RIMPAC 24
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This year!
That Is All!
This year!
That Is All!
January 10, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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This year!
That Is All!
This year!
That Is All!
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A series of photos as the crew of HMAS Melbourne (FFG-05) on the front of the warship prepare to fire lines across to connect fuel hoses with HMAS Sirius (AOR-304) in a high sea state outside of Sydney Harbour, Australia, on 17 June 2013. RAN Photos
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A series of photos as the crew of HMAS Melbourne (FFG-05) on the front of the warship prepare to fire lines across to connect fuel hoses with HMAS Sirius (AOR-304) in a high sea state outside of Sydney Harbour, Australia, on 17 June 2013. RAN Photos
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January 3, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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A series of photos as the crew of HMAS Melbourne (FFG-05) on the front of the warship prepare to fire lines across to connect fuel hoses with HMAS Sirius (AOR-304) in a high sea state outside of Sydney Harbour, Australia, on 17 June 2013. RAN Photos
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A series of photos as the crew of HMAS Melbourne (FFG-05) on the front of the warship prepare to fire lines across to connect fuel hoses with HMAS Sirius (AOR-304) in a high sea state outside of Sydney Harbour, Australia, on 17 June 2013. RAN Photos
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Couldn't have said it better myself! Then the insanity post 20 January awaits....
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December 30, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Couldn't have said it better myself! Then the insanity post 20 January awaits....
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This is a great read on Two legendary Submariners, President Carter, and Admiral Rickover
Read and Enjoy!
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This is a great read on Two legendary Submariners, President Carter, and Admiral Rickover
Read and Enjoy!
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December 30, 2024 at 1:56 PM
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This is a great read on Two legendary Submariners, President Carter, and Admiral Rickover
Read and Enjoy!
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This is a great read on Two legendary Submariners, President Carter, and Admiral Rickover
Read and Enjoy!
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ADF Operation Sumatra Assist CJTF-629 Patch 2005
Operation Sumatra Assist was the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to disaster relief in Indonesia after the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami, dispatching emergency supplies and personnel within 36 hours of the disaster.
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Operation Sumatra Assist was the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to disaster relief in Indonesia after the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami, dispatching emergency supplies and personnel within 36 hours of the disaster.
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December 29, 2024 at 5:27 PM
ADF Operation Sumatra Assist CJTF-629 Patch 2005
Operation Sumatra Assist was the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to disaster relief in Indonesia after the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami, dispatching emergency supplies and personnel within 36 hours of the disaster.
As You Were!
Operation Sumatra Assist was the Australian Defence Force (ADF) contribution to disaster relief in Indonesia after the 2004 Boxing Day earthquake and tsunami, dispatching emergency supplies and personnel within 36 hours of the disaster.
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This is a rare USN submariners ballcap that does not have the Navy 'Dolphins', instead it has the ship's seal and her (then) navy awards embroidered on it, in this case USS Cheyenne (SSN-773), last of the LA class submarines, from her first visit to Western Australia in 2001.
As You Were!
This is a rare USN submariners ballcap that does not have the Navy 'Dolphins', instead it has the ship's seal and her (then) navy awards embroidered on it, in this case USS Cheyenne (SSN-773), last of the LA class submarines, from her first visit to Western Australia in 2001.
As You Were!
December 29, 2024 at 12:45 PM
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This is a rare USN submariners ballcap that does not have the Navy 'Dolphins', instead it has the ship's seal and her (then) navy awards embroidered on it, in this case USS Cheyenne (SSN-773), last of the LA class submarines, from her first visit to Western Australia in 2001.
As You Were!
This is a rare USN submariners ballcap that does not have the Navy 'Dolphins', instead it has the ship's seal and her (then) navy awards embroidered on it, in this case USS Cheyenne (SSN-773), last of the LA class submarines, from her first visit to Western Australia in 2001.
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Ok, IF this can happen, WITHOUT the stuffing around seen over the past twenty plus years, then I'm for it! If not, the Australian Defence Force and Taxpayer are going to get majorly screwed!
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Ok, IF this can happen, WITHOUT the stuffing around seen over the past twenty plus years, then I'm for it! If not, the Australian Defence Force and Taxpayer are going to get majorly screwed!
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Australia plans to inject up to $159 billion into naval shipbuilding sector over the next decade
Australia has released the 2024 Naval Shipbuilding and Sustainment Plan, which outlines a record investment of up to $159 billion.
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December 26, 2024 at 11:04 PM
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Ok, IF this can happen, WITHOUT the stuffing around seen over the past twenty plus years, then I'm for it! If not, the Australian Defence Force and Taxpayer are going to get majorly screwed!
As You Were!
Ok, IF this can happen, WITHOUT the stuffing around seen over the past twenty plus years, then I'm for it! If not, the Australian Defence Force and Taxpayer are going to get majorly screwed!
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G'Day All,
Hope you had a great Christmas! My Challenge Coin/Zippo display case is finally sorted! You might know some of them, hehehe!
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Hope you had a great Christmas! My Challenge Coin/Zippo display case is finally sorted! You might know some of them, hehehe!
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December 26, 2024 at 10:56 PM
G'Day All,
Hope you had a great Christmas! My Challenge Coin/Zippo display case is finally sorted! You might know some of them, hehehe!
As You Were!
Hope you had a great Christmas! My Challenge Coin/Zippo display case is finally sorted! You might know some of them, hehehe!
As You Were!
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A video of the RAN assisting after Cyclone Tracy in Darwin 1974...
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A video of the RAN assisting after Cyclone Tracy in Darwin 1974...
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Operation Navy Help
YouTube video by Royal Australian Navy
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December 26, 2024 at 12:45 PM
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A video of the RAN assisting after Cyclone Tracy in Darwin 1974...
As You Were!
A video of the RAN assisting after Cyclone Tracy in Darwin 1974...
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50 years ago today, in 1974, Cyclone Tracy devastated the city early on Christmas Day. Most buildings were destroyed or badly damaged, 71 people killed, half of Darwin's residents were homeless. Working through Boxing Day, 13 RAN vessels sailed for Darwin to help the city.
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50 years ago today, in 1974, Cyclone Tracy devastated the city early on Christmas Day. Most buildings were destroyed or badly damaged, 71 people killed, half of Darwin's residents were homeless. Working through Boxing Day, 13 RAN vessels sailed for Darwin to help the city.
As You Were!
December 26, 2024 at 12:38 PM
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50 years ago today, in 1974, Cyclone Tracy devastated the city early on Christmas Day. Most buildings were destroyed or badly damaged, 71 people killed, half of Darwin's residents were homeless. Working through Boxing Day, 13 RAN vessels sailed for Darwin to help the city.
As You Were!
50 years ago today, in 1974, Cyclone Tracy devastated the city early on Christmas Day. Most buildings were destroyed or badly damaged, 71 people killed, half of Darwin's residents were homeless. Working through Boxing Day, 13 RAN vessels sailed for Darwin to help the city.
As You Were!
Attention to Orders.
This post is in Honour of BM1 Christopher T. Tilghlman, Seal Team Four, USN, Killed In Action 35 years ago on 20 December 1989 during Operation Just Cause, the invasion of Panama.
Brother of CDR Rich Tighlman USN, OIC 7th Flt WA 2002 - 2005
Rest In Peace Sir. We have the watch.
This post is in Honour of BM1 Christopher T. Tilghlman, Seal Team Four, USN, Killed In Action 35 years ago on 20 December 1989 during Operation Just Cause, the invasion of Panama.
Brother of CDR Rich Tighlman USN, OIC 7th Flt WA 2002 - 2005
Rest In Peace Sir. We have the watch.
December 22, 2024 at 2:06 AM
Attention to Orders.
This post is in Honour of BM1 Christopher T. Tilghlman, Seal Team Four, USN, Killed In Action 35 years ago on 20 December 1989 during Operation Just Cause, the invasion of Panama.
Brother of CDR Rich Tighlman USN, OIC 7th Flt WA 2002 - 2005
Rest In Peace Sir. We have the watch.
This post is in Honour of BM1 Christopher T. Tilghlman, Seal Team Four, USN, Killed In Action 35 years ago on 20 December 1989 during Operation Just Cause, the invasion of Panama.
Brother of CDR Rich Tighlman USN, OIC 7th Flt WA 2002 - 2005
Rest In Peace Sir. We have the watch.
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The battle cruiser HMAS Australia passing under the Forth Bridge in Scotland. While serving with the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet from early 1915 until the end of the First World War, she was flagship of the 2nd Battle Cruiser Squadron, based nearby at Rosyth. (AWM Photo)
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The battle cruiser HMAS Australia passing under the Forth Bridge in Scotland. While serving with the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet from early 1915 until the end of the First World War, she was flagship of the 2nd Battle Cruiser Squadron, based nearby at Rosyth. (AWM Photo)
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December 21, 2024 at 9:13 PM
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The battle cruiser HMAS Australia passing under the Forth Bridge in Scotland. While serving with the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet from early 1915 until the end of the First World War, she was flagship of the 2nd Battle Cruiser Squadron, based nearby at Rosyth. (AWM Photo)
As You Were!
The battle cruiser HMAS Australia passing under the Forth Bridge in Scotland. While serving with the Royal Navy's Grand Fleet from early 1915 until the end of the First World War, she was flagship of the 2nd Battle Cruiser Squadron, based nearby at Rosyth. (AWM Photo)
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I Support the Ukraine in their fight against the KGB Putin and the failed nation of Russia. Long Live Ukraine, and I hope Putin is overthrown very soon!
The patch featured is Aussie Kiwi Volunteer Ukraine Patch - 2023
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I Support the Ukraine in their fight against the KGB Putin and the failed nation of Russia. Long Live Ukraine, and I hope Putin is overthrown very soon!
The patch featured is Aussie Kiwi Volunteer Ukraine Patch - 2023
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December 20, 2024 at 8:35 AM
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I Support the Ukraine in their fight against the KGB Putin and the failed nation of Russia. Long Live Ukraine, and I hope Putin is overthrown very soon!
The patch featured is Aussie Kiwi Volunteer Ukraine Patch - 2023
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I Support the Ukraine in their fight against the KGB Putin and the failed nation of Russia. Long Live Ukraine, and I hope Putin is overthrown very soon!
The patch featured is Aussie Kiwi Volunteer Ukraine Patch - 2023
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IF the information from Sydney is to be believed, on 8 April 2021, for reasons unknown the then NuShip Supply (AOR-195) sank at her berth at Fleet Base East. 60% of compartments were flooded. Captain Ben Hissink RAN led the crew to refloat her two days before her Commissioning into the RAN
IF the information from Sydney is to be believed, on 8 April 2021, for reasons unknown the then NuShip Supply (AOR-195) sank at her berth at Fleet Base East. 60% of compartments were flooded. Captain Ben Hissink RAN led the crew to refloat her two days before her Commissioning into the RAN
December 19, 2024 at 3:41 PM
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IF the information from Sydney is to be believed, on 8 April 2021, for reasons unknown the then NuShip Supply (AOR-195) sank at her berth at Fleet Base East. 60% of compartments were flooded. Captain Ben Hissink RAN led the crew to refloat her two days before her Commissioning into the RAN
IF the information from Sydney is to be believed, on 8 April 2021, for reasons unknown the then NuShip Supply (AOR-195) sank at her berth at Fleet Base East. 60% of compartments were flooded. Captain Ben Hissink RAN led the crew to refloat her two days before her Commissioning into the RAN
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This patch is off the Farragut class guided missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG-46) from her 1981 visit as part of the America Battle Group. This was also the first warship I toured.
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This patch is off the Farragut class guided missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG-46) from her 1981 visit as part of the America Battle Group. This was also the first warship I toured.
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December 19, 2024 at 1:31 PM
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This patch is off the Farragut class guided missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG-46) from her 1981 visit as part of the America Battle Group. This was also the first warship I toured.
As You Were!
This patch is off the Farragut class guided missile destroyer USS Preble (DDG-46) from her 1981 visit as part of the America Battle Group. This was also the first warship I toured.
As You Were!
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Ok, I have to get it out of the way. The Armchair Admiral is a fan of the F-14 Tomcat. I've seen many over the years and partied with the Officers and Crews from squadrons that made it to Perth Australia. The Tomcat featured is the CO VF-31'Tomcatters' F-14D Tomcat from 2004.
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Ok, I have to get it out of the way. The Armchair Admiral is a fan of the F-14 Tomcat. I've seen many over the years and partied with the Officers and Crews from squadrons that made it to Perth Australia. The Tomcat featured is the CO VF-31'Tomcatters' F-14D Tomcat from 2004.
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December 19, 2024 at 8:33 AM
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Ok, I have to get it out of the way. The Armchair Admiral is a fan of the F-14 Tomcat. I've seen many over the years and partied with the Officers and Crews from squadrons that made it to Perth Australia. The Tomcat featured is the CO VF-31'Tomcatters' F-14D Tomcat from 2004.
As You Were!
Ok, I have to get it out of the way. The Armchair Admiral is a fan of the F-14 Tomcat. I've seen many over the years and partied with the Officers and Crews from squadrons that made it to Perth Australia. The Tomcat featured is the CO VF-31'Tomcatters' F-14D Tomcat from 2004.
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My History. From 1984 to 1987 I was a Naval Reserve Cadet in the Royal Australian Navy. From 28th June to 8 July 1986, I had the oppotunity to sail aboard the RAN Flagship HMAS Stalwart (AD-215) from Adelaide, SA, to Fremantle, WA. I will never forget it, it still inspires me.
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My History. From 1984 to 1987 I was a Naval Reserve Cadet in the Royal Australian Navy. From 28th June to 8 July 1986, I had the oppotunity to sail aboard the RAN Flagship HMAS Stalwart (AD-215) from Adelaide, SA, to Fremantle, WA. I will never forget it, it still inspires me.
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December 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM
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My History. From 1984 to 1987 I was a Naval Reserve Cadet in the Royal Australian Navy. From 28th June to 8 July 1986, I had the oppotunity to sail aboard the RAN Flagship HMAS Stalwart (AD-215) from Adelaide, SA, to Fremantle, WA. I will never forget it, it still inspires me.
As You Were
My History. From 1984 to 1987 I was a Naval Reserve Cadet in the Royal Australian Navy. From 28th June to 8 July 1986, I had the oppotunity to sail aboard the RAN Flagship HMAS Stalwart (AD-215) from Adelaide, SA, to Fremantle, WA. I will never forget it, it still inspires me.
As You Were
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My name is Ian J, and I am the Armchair Admiral. I am also the author of the book 'Liberty Call - Visits of the United States Navy to Western Australia'. At the Armchair Admiral I'll be giving my opinions on military matters and doing other things...and a bit of fun too.
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My name is Ian J, and I am the Armchair Admiral. I am also the author of the book 'Liberty Call - Visits of the United States Navy to Western Australia'. At the Armchair Admiral I'll be giving my opinions on military matters and doing other things...and a bit of fun too.
As You Were!
December 19, 2024 at 8:27 AM
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My name is Ian J, and I am the Armchair Admiral. I am also the author of the book 'Liberty Call - Visits of the United States Navy to Western Australia'. At the Armchair Admiral I'll be giving my opinions on military matters and doing other things...and a bit of fun too.
As You Were!
My name is Ian J, and I am the Armchair Admiral. I am also the author of the book 'Liberty Call - Visits of the United States Navy to Western Australia'. At the Armchair Admiral I'll be giving my opinions on military matters and doing other things...and a bit of fun too.
As You Were!