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Dave Masterson |
Posted: Jul 11 2013, 05:17 PM
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C-17A Globemaster III (A41) Group: Members Posts: 528 Member No.: 25 Joined: 24-June 05 |
Navy 'flying high' with new helicopter
Thursday, July 11, 2013 » 12:49pm A new helicopter has been commissioned into the RAN, and will be based at Nowra, in southern NSW. The Royal Australian Navy has a new squadron - and a new weapon in its arsenal - wih the induction of 808 Squadron, and the MRH 90 Multi-Role Helicopter. An induction ceremony has been held at the Naval Air Station at Nowra, in southern NSW, HMAS Albatross. In announcing the new aircraft the Defence department said that the new helicopter will be used by both the Royal Australian Navy and the Army after its induction into the Australian Defence Force Fleet. Chief of the Defence Force, General David Hurley, Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, Commander of the Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Tim Barrett, Commander of the Fleet Air Arm, Commodore Vincenzo Di Pietro, Commanding Officer of 808 Squadron Commander, Charles Stephenson, and current and former 808 Squadron personnel and their families attended the commissioning. Further trials will be conducted with the aircraft after commissioning. In a statement, Rear Admiral Tim Barrett said that the Navy would use the aircraft for the maritime support role previously carried out by the now retired Sea King helicopter, while the Army would use it to replace its Blackhawk helicopters as a battlefield and special operations support helicopter. 'The commissioning of 808 Squadron is a significant milestone for the Navy as we formally welcome into service a new generation, maritime support helicopter that not only replaces the retired Sea Kings, but delivers new capabilities and a capacity to meet emerging requirements in the future,' Rear Admiral Barrett said in the statement. '808 Squadron was previously commissioned into the RAN during the 1950s when it operated fighter aircraft from the Navy's aircraft carriers HMA Ships Sydney and Melbourne. 'The re-commissioned 808 Squadron not only inherits its predecessor's crest, battle honours and motto Strength in Unity, but also its legacy of operational excellence, courage under fire and of breaking new ground in naval aviation. 'This is a significant day for the men and women of 808 Squadron, who have all worked hard over a long period preparing ourselves, our unit and our aircraft to join the Fleet,' Rear Admiral Barrett said. 'Bringing a technologically advanced, new generation aircraft into service is no simple task, but 808 Squadron personnel have worked tirelessly together, and with the Defence Materiel Organisation project office and the Army to reach this milestone. 'There are several nations around the world introducing variants of the MRH 90 Helicopter but 808 Squadron is leading the world in the level of capability being achieved with this new aircraft, particularly in its operations at sea. '808 Squadron is continuing the legacy of excellence of its predecessors and I am pleased to be present today to pay tribute to their service.' 808 Squadron will be based at NAAS Nowra and its aircraft will operate from the Navy's amphibious and afloat support ships such as HMA Ships Success, Tobruk and Choules This post has been edited by Dave Masterson on Jul 11 2013, 05:19 PM Attached Image |
Dave Masterson |
Posted: Jul 11 2013, 05:31 PM
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C-17A Globemaster III (A41) Group: Members Posts: 528 Member No.: 25 Joined: 24-June 05 |
Here is some video footage from Wings over Illawarra 2013 of the MRH-90. Not my film.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=playe...e&v=Gpl3r5kLQkU |
Grumpy Cobra |
Posted: Apr 15 2014, 09:13 PM
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GAF Mirage III (A3) Group: Members Posts: 125 Member No.: 1,724 Joined: 30-October 08 |
The MRH deployed on HMAS Success has, sadly had an incident - hence lack thereof pics of it in the search for MH370 - it will require repair and will be "craned" on return to Port - probably those gigantic swells to blame in the Roaring Forties!
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FlyCookie |
Posted: Nov 30 2014, 08:32 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
Screenshot attached of first MRH deck landing on Canberra the other day.
A Romeo landed later in the day, and both were displayed in the hangar for the commissioning festivities. Following link to the ABC news report from which the screenshot was taken. Worth watching. Here - http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-26/nush...y-fleet/5920668 This post has been edited by FlyCookie on Nov 30 2014, 08:34 AM Attached Image |
Luig |
Posted: Dec 3 2014, 07:21 AM
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Australia commissions helicopter carrier Canberra 02 Dec 2014 Andrew McLaughlin
http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/...anberra-406655/ This post has been edited by Luig on Dec 3 2014, 07:22 AM |
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FlyCookie |
Posted: Dec 4 2014, 04:59 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
Only two spots were and currently are cleared for landings.
ADF Official pic attached. This post has been edited by FlyCookie on Dec 4 2014, 07:54 AM Attached Image |
FlyCookie |
Posted: Dec 4 2014, 07:55 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
And for good measure, one more.
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FlyCookie |
Posted: Dec 6 2014, 04:21 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
Nifty vid of the first MRH deck landing on L02, with the Romeo also showing up.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSbcvuvN1NI |
Luig |
Posted: Dec 6 2014, 09:29 AM
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Wowee. That looks familiar. Tah. :-)
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Grumpy Cobra |
Posted: Dec 7 2014, 08:33 AM
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GAF Mirage III (A3) Group: Members Posts: 125 Member No.: 1,724 Joined: 30-October 08 |
Fly Cookie - that is not a Romeo
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Warhawk |
Posted: Dec 7 2014, 04:14 PM
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ADF Serials Research Co-ord Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 1,990 Member No.: 82 Joined: 9-March 06 |
Interesting,....I notice its flying with External Fuel Tanks,..a first example I've seen "in service"
Hey Grumpy,..Maybe the Photographer ran out of film( or fingers,..err digits) before the Romero turned up and landed? But no mention of the Army component,......AFV ASLAV? Sad LOl Gordy Attached Image |
FlyCookie |
Posted: Dec 8 2014, 03:50 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
You're quite right, Grumpy!
It is indeed a Seahawk, not a Romeo. I stand corrected, and shall immediately report to the A-frame for a flogging. :P |
FlyCookie |
Posted: Mar 15 2015, 07:50 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
Some pics of initial underway flight trials. One MRH and one Seahawk are embarked, ops shown at Jervis Bay, but off to Townsville soon. Note the boffins' rig on the MRH nose.
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Brenden S |
Posted: Mar 16 2015, 04:08 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: Members Posts: 355 Member No.: 414 Joined: 6-June 07 |
What is the red thingy on the nose used for?
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gomer |
Posted: Mar 17 2015, 05:44 PM
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Maurice Farman MF.11 Shorthorn (CFS) Group: Members Posts: 5 Member No.: 5,691 Joined: 30-May 11 |
The red thingy would be an airflow sensor support. With the new ship they will have to check the rotor wash turbulence at the various landing spots. That big island will make the breeze do some funky eddies over the flight deck. Good luck with the trials.
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Brenden S |
Posted: Mar 17 2015, 06:21 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) Group: Members Posts: 355 Member No.: 414 Joined: 6-June 07 |
Thanks for that.
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Luig |
Posted: Mar 17 2015, 07:08 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
As one may expect in this era computers do a lot of simulation work to prepare for the aircraft/LHD real world experieces - when under test. Here is some information about our LHD airflow issues:
Turbulence studies for smoother Navy air operations http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/attachments/DSA-June2012.pdf (1.2Mb) This post has been edited by Luig on Mar 17 2015, 07:10 PM |
FlyCookie |
Posted: Mar 18 2015, 10:46 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
Good reply, Gomer.
Luig, your link goes to nowhere, alas. :( |
Luig |
Posted: Mar 18 2015, 08:07 PM
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Aahh the internet - always there - when you need it... Turbulence studies for smoother Navy air operations
http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/attachments/DSA-June2012.pdf
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Luig |
Posted: Mar 21 2015, 03:50 PM
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Navy on display in Jervis Bay 20 March 2015 LEUT Emily Kennedy (author), CMDR Paul Moggach (photographer), LSIS Helen Frank (photographer)
http://news.navy.gov.au/en/Mar2015/Fleet/1902 "An S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopter, takes off from the deck of HMAS Canberra in Jervis Bay, during First of Class Flight Trials." http://news.navy.gov.au/images/cache/746x4...e-000004732.jpg "HMAS Canberra docked down in Jervis Bay, with her stern door down to receive landing craft, as S-70B Seahawk helicopter approachs for a landing" http://news.navy.gov.au/images/cms-image-000004734.jpg "A MRH90 ‘Taipan’ Multi-Role Helicopter launches from HMAS Canberra's flight deck during the ship's First of Class Flight Trials, as HMAS Newcastle passes astern in Jervis Bay." http://news.navy.gov.au/images/cms-image-000004733.jpg |
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FlyCookie |
Posted: Mar 24 2015, 10:23 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
Night flying, HMAS Canberra.
Phot courtesy Cdr. Paul Moggach. Attached Image |
Luig |
Posted: Mar 24 2015, 12:49 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
:ph34r: STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN! Turn it up to ELEVEN! :D B)
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FlyCookie |
Posted: Mar 27 2015, 04:57 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
L02 will be in Townsville this weekend, and open to the public from 10am on Sunday (ie March 29).
Following notes from the powers that be...... Important information: - Please wear flat shoes and sensible clothing - Unfortunately the HMAS Canberra does not cater for wheelchair access - No prams will be allowed on board however there will be a free pram storage area on Berth 10. - Entry to the event is free - There will be food and drinks available to purchase - Kids rides and other entertainment will also be on site (available to purchase) |
Luig |
Posted: Mar 27 2015, 08:55 PM
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Flight Trials and Tribulations for Navy/Army Helos story:
http://news.navy.gov.au/en/Mar2015/Fleet/1917 |
FlyCookie |
Posted: Apr 5 2015, 05:04 AM
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Douglas Skyhawk (N13) Group: Members Posts: 99 Member No.: 519 Joined: 31-August 07 |
Short homemade vid clip by Channel 7 reporter Sean Berry of first underway MRH launch from L02, followed by some hooning around in a landing barge.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXrijYWj3wg |
FlyCookie |
Posted: Apr 24 2015, 05:42 AM
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Flyco, HMAS Canberra, with a MRH on final approach.
Chap on the phone if Little F. He's a lateral transfer from the RN, and I do wonder how his notable Scots accent is playing over the airwaves. :P :huh: This post has been edited by FlyCookie on Apr 24 2015, 05:44 AM Attached Image |
Luig |
Posted: Apr 24 2015, 08:13 AM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
Good ole 'ROGER, STANDBY'! Little F always (or usually) needs to inform/request to get permission from CAG, CAPTAIN or Squadron CO/SP or others responsible, to do stuff. So he is 'Roger Standby' until he can OK an aircrew request or respond to an emergency etc. Can be fun because you are going to just DO IT! anyway.
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Luig |
Posted: May 22 2015, 06:04 AM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
Thanks. I wonder what an F-35B will do to the TURF?! Best put down a few squares of AM-2 matting eh. :lol:
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Luig |
Posted: Jul 4 2015, 06:06 AM
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NHI works to address 'blade flap' rotor head issue 03 Jul 2015 Dominic Perry
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Luig |
Posted: Feb 29 2016, 09:20 PM
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MHR-90 on Aft Lift of HMAS Adelaide - no blade fold:
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Luig |
Posted: Mar 23 2016, 11:25 PM
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FA-18F Super Hornet (A44) Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 2,011 Member No.: 80 Joined: 8-March 06 |
PDF attached has a recent story about the TAIPAN and all the woes (most fixed apparently) from AERO Australia magazine Jan-Mar 2016
Attached File ( Number of downloads: 714 ) Taipan_Ships_Aero_AU_2016_01_03prn3.pdf |
Warhawk |
Posted: Apr 6 2016, 08:07 PM
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ADF Serials Research Co-ord Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 1,990 Member No.: 82 Joined: 9-March 06 |
I noticed too that the NAVY 808Sqn MRH-90 Numbers will fluctuate between 6 - 8 airframes, in balance with Army Aviation having 39-41 per 2016-Defence-Integrated-Investment-Program.
Perhaps this will reflect the increase of the needs of the two Cantabria class AOR vessels that are to be commissioned, since unlike HMAS Sirius, both have hangers for their vertrep Helios. Wonder who wears the attrition if a few go out of service, by either service, meaning does the establishment of 808Sqn reduces at a point when the numbers get below a certain Army inventory figure? Kiowas where in the same boat, but there were plenty of those. |