#hmas canberra l02

[rhk111sblog]

There is some CONFUSION about the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Participation in the United States (US)-Japan-Australia Joint Naval Drills in the SCS, US could be trying to SHAME the AFP into joining it

[charlesandmartine]

Monday 6th February 2023

I may not be allowed to report this and I could be jailed for espionage if anyone passes this intel on, but there was high drama this morning as we watched from our window L02 (HMAS Canberra, helicopter through deck carrier), a frigate and a destroyer quietly slip out to the open seas. Now I have never seen L02 out of its little berth in Sydney harbour! All the years we have passed through there, it's always been at home. Now, there she is, trotting off to pastures new with 2 of her mates leaving the remainder of the Australian navy (2 ships, L01 and another) in dock. So is there something going on that we should be aware of?

We took the 173x to the City. Our mission was to buy tickets for DG at the SOH. For those in the know this is Don Giovanni at the Sydney Opera House. We have a gap in the diary for Thursday night and felt an urge for a bit of culture. Tickets were fast running out but we managed a couple for the Joan Sutherland theatre, circle, row E. I checked with the very patient lady behind the plate glass that she would assure us that we would not be conveniently hidden behind a pillar or that there wouldn't be a woman, Aussie or otherwise, immediately in front of us with a huge great hat on. She said hats are not allowed! So having parted with thousands of pounds, we had our tickets. We sensibly decided to opt out of the delicious canape and Pimm that we were treated to last time, thus saving 56 bucks.

Big disruption on SOH main steps! There's no access because they are closed for a Disney film set. No-one actually knows anything, but the rumour is that Ryan Gosling is filming there and it appeared to involve a crashed aeroplane on the steps. Security was tight and we were not allowed too close. I did enquire if any extras were needed but my offer was brusquely declined.

Another visit to the Art Gallery of New South Wales was quite amusing. Of course a flat white was involved first. It's important to be in the right frame of mind before turning ones attention to works of modern art. A few stiff brandies might help as well. So there on the wall is displayed what looks like the entire output of year two from an unknown primary school. I did say to the attendant that I hoped they didn't pay too much for it. A look of understanding was returned although not an official view.

Well it was a useful kind of day. We didn't manage to find the office of Malaysia Airlines because it has now closed and personnel are working from home. Neither could we find the Avis office, presumably for the same reason. However, we shall be back in the City tomorrow for an exciting excursion which we will document tomorrow if it really is exciting and take another pop at Avis.

173x bus home via our previous digs to pick up a rogue suitcase.

Curried rubbery chicken washed down by Aussie sauv. (Not as good as NZ)

[the-nomadicone]

AH-1Z Viper // United States Marine Corps

[judgemark45]

CORAL SEA (Aug. 5, 2021) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) steams alongside Royal Australian Navylanding helicopter dock ship HMAS Canberra (L02) conducting maritime maneuvers during the U.S.-led Large Scale Global Exercise 21. LSGE 21 is global command and control exercise, with a regional focus, to enhance integration of the U.S., allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (RAN/LSIS Ernesto Sanchez)

[nicholassabalos]

The line-up….

TASMAN SEA (July 11, 2019) -- United States Navy guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) (Foreground, American “battle flag“ flying -- it’s actually a HUGE American flag -- but it’s called the “battle flag” here.)....

....Royal Australian Navy landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02) (Center; note the ski-jump flight deck.)....

....U.S. Navy attack submarine USS Key West (SSN 722) (On the left in the top photo -- barely surfaced; and lower photo -- surfaced).... 

....and nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) (Out in front; also flying an American “battle flag“. ) steam in formation as part of a major bi-national training exercise.

The two-week bi-annual maritime event in these far-southern waters features ship-driving and formation maneuvers, combat systems interoperability coordination simulations, flight operations, refueling, personnel exchanges, and hundreds of other evolutions, from administrative to zodiacs.

It’s hugely beneficial to both nations and their navies!

The United States and Australian navies training together way-down-under.

                                          HMAS Canberra (L02)

                                     USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76)

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>>CLICK the top two photos for a closer look....

>>Top photo: Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda, USN; Second photo: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Daniel Barker, USN

[japantourguide]

210805-N-NO824-0001 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: CORAL SEA (Aug. 5, 2021) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) steams with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Canberra (L02), amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Makinami (DD 112) and RAN frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) conducting maritime maneuvers during the U.S.-led Large Scale Global Exercise 21. LSGE 21 is global command and control exercise, with a regional focus, to enhance integration of the U.S., allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (RAN/LSIS Ernesto Sanchez)

[dungtranmilitary]

HMAS Canberra and her sister HMAS Adelaide, at 27,000 tons each, are the biggest ships the Royal Australian Navy has ever owned. Known as landing helicopter docks, they look like aircraft carriers. Swarms of large helicopters can fly off their flat decks, and the jump-jet version of the F-35 fighter can potentially use the “ski-ramp” at the bow. Below is space for a battalion of soldiers and their vehicles, ready to be floated out on landing barges from the stern dock to storm beaches.

[ordonews]

US and Britain conducted anti-submarine exercises at the Russia sea borders

US and Britain conducted anti-submarine exercises at the Russia sea borders

US, WASHINGTON (ORDO NEWS) — In the Norwegian Sea, naval exercises of the US Navy and Britain have ended, the press service of the 6th US Navy reports.

The maneuvers involved British and American submarines, surface ships and anti-submarine aircraft P-8 Poseidon.

The exercises took place in the waters adjacent to the Norwegian-Russian maritime border in the area of the Norwegian and Barents Seas.

[clipper28digitalmedia]

Third Edition of Bilateral Maritime Exercise between Royal Australian and Indian Navies

Third Edition of Bilateral Maritime Exercise between Royal Australian and Indian Navies

Ministry of DefenceThe third edition of AUSINDEX, an acronym for Australia India Exercise is scheduled to commence with the arrival of HMAS Canberra (L02), a Landing Helicopter Dock, HMAS New Castle(06) and HMAS Paramatta(154), both frigates; HMAS Collins, a conventional submarine and HMAS Success(OR 304), a Durance-class multi-product replenishment oiler at Visakhapatnam on 02 April 19.

The…

[technologyofweapons-blog]

HMAS Canberra L02 Ship To Shore Offload • RIMPAC 2016

[judgemark45]

CORAL SEA (July 11, 2019) The guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85) sails behind the Royal Australian Navy amphibious assault ship HMAS Canberra (L02), the U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class submarine attack USS Key West (SSN 722), far left, and the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Talisman Sabre 2019. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Markus Castaneda)

[judgemark45]

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 21, 2020) From left, HMAS Hobart (DDG 39), HMAS Arunta (FFH 151),  USS Mustin (DDG 89), HMAS Canberra (L02), USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), HMAS Sirius (O 266), USS Antietam (CG 54), JS Teruzuki (DD 116) and HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) steam in formation as aircraft from Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 5 fly overhead during a trilateral exercise. Trilateral exercises between the JMSDF, ADF and U.S. Navy support shared goals of peace and stability while enhancing regional security and the right of all nations to trade, communicate, and choose their destiny in a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Codie L. Soule)

[judgemark45]

The amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD 48) sails in formation behind the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell (DDG 85), the Royal Australian Navy Canberra-class landing helicopter dock HMAS Canberra (L02), the U.S. Navy Los Angeles-class submarine attack USS Key West (SSN 722), and the U.S. Navy’s Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), during Talisman Sabre 2019. Ashland, part of the Wasp Amphibious Ready Group, with embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, is currently participating in Talisman Sabre 2019 off the coast of Northern Australia. A bilateral, biennial event, Talisman Sabre is designed to improve U.S. and Australian combat training, readiness and interoperability through realistic, relevant training necessary to maintain regional security, peace and stability.

[japantourguide]

210805-N-NO824-0007 by U.S. Pacific Fleet Via Flickr: CORAL SEA (Aug. 5, 2021) Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) steams with Royal Australian Navy (RAN) landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Canberra (L02), amphibious transport dock USS New Orleans (LPD 18), Japan Maritime Self Defense Force destroyer JS Makinami (DD 112) and RAN frigate HMAS Ballarat (FFH 155) conducting maritime maneuvers during the U.S.-led Large Scale Global Exercise 21. LSGE 21 is global command and control exercise, with a regional focus, to enhance integration of the U.S., allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region. (RAN/LSIS Ernesto Sanchez)

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HMAS Canberra Returns Home After Regional Deployment

#AusNavy landing helicopter dock #HMASCanberra returns to #FleetBaseEast, #Sydney, after a three-month Regional Presence Deployment through Southeast Asia.

The Royal Australian Navy’s Canberra-class landing helicopter dock, HMAS Canberra (L02) returned to Sydney after a nearly three-month deployment comprised of multilateral training exercises as part of a task group, maritime integration with Army elements, and a successful search and rescue in the Pacific.

Commanding Officer Captain Terry Morrison commended the resilience and hard work of the…

[japantourguide]

U.S. Navy, Japanese and Australian ships steam into formation during a trilateral exercise in the Philippine Sea. by Official U.S. Navy Page Via Flickr: PHILIPPINE SEA (July 21, 2020) The Royal Australian Navy destroyer HMAS Hobart (DDG 39), left, the frigate HMAS Arunta (FFH 151), the landing helicopter dock ship HMAS Canberra (L02), the fleet replenishment vessel HMAS Sirius (O 266), the U.S. Navy forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), the guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54), the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer JS Teruzuki (DD 116) and HMAS Stuart (FFH 153) steam into formation during a trilateral exercise. Trilateral exercises between the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, Australian Defense Force and U.S. Navy support shared goals of peace and stability while enhancing regional security and the right of all nations to trade, communicate, and choose their destiny in a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Codie L. Soule/Released) 200721-N-KP021-0168