817 Squadron Decommissioning Parade
- Activity
- Sea King Helicopters retired and 817 Squadron decommissioned in a traditional naval ceremony
- When
- Friday 16th December 2011
- Time
- 1000
- Where
- Naval Air Station, HMAS Albatross, Albatross Road, Nowra.
- Who
- Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, will be the reviewing officer Commander of the Australian Fleet, Rear Admiral Steve Gilmore will attend Commanding Officer, 817 Squadron, Commander Paul Moggach, will lead the parade.
The Royal Australian Navy’s Sea King helicopters are being retired after 35 years service and 817 Squadron decommissioned after 48 years continuous service, during which time it has operated the Wessex and Sea King helicopters.
Refreshments will be available in the Fleet Air Arm Museum for Squadron personnel and invited guests after the parade.
