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1.   The Associations Catalogue

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 'HMAS MELBOURNE ASSOCIATION INC'

for the appropriate amount after ordering via the email next to the product.
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2.  Books by Vince Fazio      Email    

The TBD's  RAN Tribal, Battle, and Daring Class Destroyers (includes RN and RCN variants)

HMAS Condamine   The story of a uniquely Australian Frigate.

The Last of a Legendary Aeroplane    A story of the Supermarine Type 236, Seagull V, and Walrus Survivors.

Flag Ship     Australia the RAN First Flagship

The River Class Frigates of the Royal Australian Navy 1942 - 1972

Australian Aircraft Carriers  1929 - 1982

Email Vince Fazio for more details of how to get any of these books

New

 Australian Aircraft Carriers 1929-1982   by Vince Fazio

From 1929 to  1982 the RAN operated aircraft from ships in one form or another.  This book is an account of those ships, the aircraft, and those who flew and maintained them.  From 1948 with the acquisition of the aircraft carriers SYDNEY, VENGEANCE, and MELBOURNE, the RAN was in control of it's aviation operability with a variety of aircraft and the capability to match it with the best of them.

Written by Vince Fazio this revised edition is enhanced with additional information and photographs and first hand experience of his service in Carriers and Naval Air Stations over a number of years.

Recommended for all who served in any capacity within the Fleet Air Arm and for those who are still serving during this remarkable period in history of the Fleet Air Arm of the Royal Australian Navy.

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Australian Aircraft Carriers 1929 - 1982

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3.  DVDs of Carrier Aviation Mishaps   Joe Kaposi

4.  Australia's Navy - The  First 100 Years   D R Rickard

 Australia's Naval History in a Nutshell

that's 

AUSTRALIA'S NAVY  -   THE FIRST 100 YEARS

By D.R.Rickard

Presented as a condensed history,  "Australia's Navy - The First 100 Years" is an almanac containing more than 365  snapshots  of naval happenings that outline the broad range of operations the navy was involved in during the first 100 years following Federation.  The book touches on a multitude of events that shaped the Service during the 20^th Century, not only during five major wars but also in the course of protecting Australia's interests in near regions.  In addition, it provides brief insights into the many minor incidents that often escape notice when taking an overview of Australia's naval heritage.  This is essentially the Navy's history in a  nutshell  - an excellent repository of interesting and intriguing facts about the Service that is tasked with a vital role in the defence of Australia's shores.

The book opens with a thought-provoking foreword by Vice Admiral David Shackleton AO RAN Rtd.  As Chief of Navy at the close of the century covered by this book, Admiral Shackleton is well qualified to reflect on the Navy's achievements during that period.  What follows are brief but interesting entries by successive days of the year, complemented later by a chronological catalogue of events and a listing of every ship's first commissioning date.

"Australia's Navy"seeks to ensure wartime deeds and heroism at sea will be remembered by future generations and provides a window for all those curious to learn something of Australia's naval heritage.  Readers will find a great deal of information is contained here, yet in quite in a small space.  If a naval vessel put to sea on operations during the 1900s, then there's a good chance the ship's mentioned.

Secure your copy of this almanac by completing the slip below and find out more of the role the Navy played in the history and development of the Nation.

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Book size: A5 (210x150)  Quality soft cover publication of 150 pages and illustrated with 28 rarely seen photos

ISBN No. 0 646 45116 2

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Please supply ___ copy of Australia's Navy   The First 100 Years  @ $20 each, plus $4 p&p 

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Tel: (08) 83815922 – drrickard@esc.net.au

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