The Coronation Review of the Fleet, by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, took place at Spithead, England. HMAS Sydney formed part of the 229 strong coronation fleet review at Spithead where the might of Britain’s navy was put on display. Sydney’s aircraft were also to feature in an impressive flypast involving some 300 aircraft from no less than 37 squadrons
Australian Naval History on 15 June 1953
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