HMAS ARMIDALE was launched at Mort’s Dock, Sydney.
ADML Royle informed the Australian War Cabinet that an invasion of Australia by the Japanese was a distinct possibility.
Naval Historical Society of Australia
Preserving Australia's Naval History
HMAS ARMIDALE was launched at Mort’s Dock, Sydney.
ADML Royle informed the Australian War Cabinet that an invasion of Australia by the Japanese was a distinct possibility.
The painting of HMAS Warramunga reflects a major article in this edition which provides a potted history of the RAN in the Korean War. The images of HMAS Adelaide reference the article about Adelaide’s Boarding party. It was only resourceful action by the ship’s helicopter, directed by the Flight Commander, that enabled the Boarding Party to be safely recovered, thereby averting an international incident.