POSTPONED - HMAS Cerberus Centenary Open Day 2020

Indigenous Pre-Recruit Program students and members of the Australian Defence Force form the Indigenous Dance Group and perform during 'Welcome to Country' ceremony at the 2016 Open Day at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria.

In 1920, the Flinders Naval Depot began operations. Ten years later, Navy's personnel training school commissioned as HMAS Cerberus.

In 2020, HMAS Cerberus continues to operate as Navy's premier training establishment, training not only Navy personnel but Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force personnel as well.

On 31 October (please note date change), HMAS Cerberus will open its gates to the public to celebrate its centenary. Activities and displays planned for the open day include:

• Australian Federation Guard display
• Navy aviation flight simulators
• Clearance diving team displays
• Naval rescue challenge
• Recruit School and Defence Force Recruiting activities
• RAN Band recitals
• Beat to Quarters and Ceremonial Sunset
• Interactive displays from Royal Australian Navy, Australian Army and Royal Australian Air Force
• Precision drill displays
• Seamanship displays
• Australian Navy Cadets
• Vintage war planes fly overs
• Military aircraft displays
• Army drone racing team
• Steam engine fair
• Petting farm
• Touch a truck
• Vintage and classic car clubs
• Local produce and wine stalls
• Westernport Model Aircraft Club

Members of HMAS Cerberus guard salute during the Beat to Quarters and Ceremonial Sunset performance at the 2016 Open Day at HMAS Cerberus, Victoria.