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Mediterranean Memories

Jarrett, Hugh · Jun 27, 2003 ·

Much the same as between the Wars, post WW2 saw the Royal Navy concentrated in the Mediterranean, based on Malta and Gibraltar. IN 1951 I WAS ON EXCHANGE SERVICE in ...

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HMS Simbang (RNAS Sembawang) Singapore 1945-1976

Francis, Richard · Jun 27, 2003 ·

Originally built before WW2 for RAF bombers, the airfield came under Admiralty control in 1939. Post war it was rebuilt for RN squadrons of the Far East Fleet until vacated ...

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Book Review: Dark Victory

Book reviewer · Jun 18, 2003 ·

Dark Victory By David Marr and Marian Wilkinson Allen and Unwin: Sydney, 2003 Pp 350. Price $29.95 pb Reviewed by Tigger Wise One man’s singleminded determination to preserve the integrity ...

Cockatoo Island – An Historical Account

Ward, Samantha · Jun 17, 2003 ·

Reprinted by kind permission of the Surface Force Element Group at Garden Island and originally published in their brochure ‘Birds Away’ Cockatoo Island is Sydney Harbour’s largest. It was named ...

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Coastal Defence Forts at Albany, Western Australia

Francis, Richard · Jun 17, 2003 ·

19th century Australia was perceived to be coming under increasing threat from foreign powers in the lead up to WWI, and efforts were made to fortify strategic ports, some of ...

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