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USS Bonhomme Richard in Sydney

USS Bonhomme Richard in Sydney

In August 2013 USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 06) paid a visit to Sydney’s Fleet Base East. Bonhomme Richard is a Landing Helicopter Dock (aka Ambhibious Assault Ship) that is capable of carrying helicopters, STOVL fighters and a large force of embarked marines that can be landed by helicopter or

International Fleet Review in Sydney

International Fleet Review in Sydney

This coming Friday, 4th October, marks the 100th anniversary of the arrival into Sydney of the first dedicated fleet for the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) [1]. The RAN was actually the first of the former Colonial Dominion navies to become independent of the Royal Navy. To celebrate this milestone, the