Video is now available on the Navy Videos website of the first two aircraft that landed onboard HMAS Canberra whilst alongside at Fleet Base East, Sydney during the build up to the ship’s commissioning. The aircraft flew from HMAS Albatross, Nowra to begin deck handling trials on the Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD). Although a significant step forward this is also just the start for HMAS Canberra’s Air Department with the focus now swiftly moving into Deck Handling Trials and First of Class Flight Trials (FOCFT). The two embarked aircraft remained onboard Canberra and provided a focal point for the commissioning ceremony and will return to HMAS Albatross the following week. Read more on Navy Daily at news.navy.gov.au/en/Dec2014/Fleet/1649/Navys-Birdies-mark-another-milestone.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 02:55:45 +0000
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