Australian Naval History on 12 March 1956

On This Day · Mar 12, 1956 · Print This Page

HMAS Melbourne sailed from Glasgow for Australia with 808 Squadron (Sea Venom all weather fighters) and 816 and 817 Squadrons (Gannet anti-submarine aircraft) embarked.

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