NAVY870 Posted April 19, 2021 Share Posted April 19, 2021 During the early 1980's the RANFAA was tasked to provide counter terrorism support on the Bass Straight oil rigs. A history of the operation can be found here https://www.faaaa.asn.au/snippets-history-operation-bursa/ In October 2020 the Governor General approved the awarding of the Australian Service Medal with Counter Terrorism / Special Recovery clasp for eligible RAN personnel https://www.faaaa.asn.au/operation-bursa-recognition/ Today a small ceremony was held at the RANFAA Museum to present the awards to Former and serving members of HU-816 & 817 Squadrons. The medals were presented by Commander Fleet Air Arm CDRE Don Dezentje. Additional ceremonies will be held around the country this week and I believe photos will be released from RAN Media then which I'll post in due course. Until then you'll have to view my ugly noggin, a very lovely English lass and some grey thing that photo bombed! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 BZ to you.😀 Grey thing indeed 🤔mind you it is an pinger so Ill let you off 🤭 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 20, 2021 Share Posted April 20, 2021 Well done sir... ... A hearty salute for your service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted April 21, 2021 Author Share Posted April 21, 2021 Official Photographs of the events at Nowra. Copyrighted to the Royal Australian Navy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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