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Destination’s Journey

It’s About the Journey Not Just the Destination

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Well That’s it for us. Have had enough abuse from Social Media (particularly Reddit). Site will run until current subscription expires. Had just hoped to share pictures and our travels with people . Was also a great help with my mental health, but just can’t take the shit anymore. Enjoy the existing pages while they last.

HMAS Melbourne Title

HMAS Melbourne (II) R21

HMAS Melbourne (II) R21

HMAS Melbourne (II) R21 was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) from 1955 until 1982, and was the third and final conventional aircraft carrier to serve in the RAN. Melbourne was the only Commonwealth naval vessel to sink two friendly warships in peacetime collisions.

HMAS Melbourne

HMAS Melbourne 1956
HMAS Melbourne 1956
HMAS Melbourne 1961
HMAS Melbourne 1961
HMAS Melbourne 1961
HMAS Melbourne 1961
HMAS Melbourne 1966
HMAS Melbourne 1966
HMAS Melbourne in Wellington Harbour, New Zealand 22-26 September 1966
HMAS Melbourne in Wellington Harbour, New Zealand 22-26 September 1966
HMAS Melbourne 1969
HMAS Melbourne 1969
HMAS Melbourne 1971
HMAS Melbourne 1971
HMAS Melbourne at Spithead during the Silver Anniversary Fleet Review in late June 1977
HMAS Melbourne at Spithead during the Silver Anniversary Fleet Review in late June 1977
HMAS Melbourne (II) docked alongside USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) during RIMPAC '78
HMAS Melbourne (II) docked alongside USS Kitty Hawk (CV-63) during RIMPAC ’78
HMAS Melbourne 1980
HMAS Melbourne 1980
HMAS Melbourne (II) Ahead of USS Midway CV 41 May 16 1981
HMAS Melbourne (II) Ahead of USS Midway CV 41 May 16 1981
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
SEATO Exercise Sea Imp Gunners of HMAS Melbourne fire their Bofors anti-aircraft
SEATO Exercise Sea Imp Gunners of HMAS Melbourne fire their Bofors anti-aircraft
SEATO Exercise Sea Imp. A Sea Venom Fighter of HMAS Melbourne ready to take off on the catapult
SEATO Exercise Sea Imp. A Sea Venom Fighter of HMAS Melbourne ready to take off on the catapult
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Melbourne (II)
HMAS Sydney (A 214), Melbourne (R 21), Supply (AO 195) and Yarra (DE 45)
HMAS Sydney (A 214), Melbourne (R 21), Supply (AO 195) and Yarra (DE 45)
HMAS Melbourne (R21) destroyers HMAS Vendetta (D08) and HMAS Voyager (D04),1959
HMAS Melbourne (R21) destroyers HMAS Vendetta (D08) and HMAS Voyager (D04),1959
HMAS Melbourne (R21) entering Portsmouth Harbour in June 1977 to attend the Queen's Silver Jubilee Fleet Review
HMAS Melbourne (R21) entering Portsmouth Harbour in June 1977 to attend the Queen’s Silver Jubilee Fleet Review
Grumman S-2 Tracker in the hangar of HMAS Melbourne
Grumman S-2 Tracker in the hangar of HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Melbourne with a Seaking and Trackers on deck
HMAS Melbourne with a Westland Seaking and Grumman Trackers on deck
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and Grumman S-2 Trackers
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and Grumman S-2 Trackers
HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, Grumman S-2 Trackers and a Westland Wessex on deck
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, Grumman S-2 Trackers and a Westland Wessex on deck

Under Repair 1964 Following the HMAS Voyager Collision 10 Feb 1964

HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Damage to Bow
HMAS Melbourne 1964
HMAS Melbourne 1964
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Under Repair
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Showing Repaired Bow
HMAS Melbourne 1964 Showing Repaired Bow
HMAS Melbourne 1964
HMAS Melbourne 1964

Damage Following the Frank E Evans Collision 3 June 1969

June 1969 HMAS Melbourne in drydock at Cockatoo Island Dockyard in Sydney
June 1969 HMAS Melbourne in drydock at Cockatoo Island Dockyard in Sydney

Aircraft Operations

de Havilland Sea Venom

SEATO Exercise Sea Imp. A Sea Venom Fighter of HMAS Melbourne ready to take off on the catapult
SEATO Exercise Sea Imp. A Sea Venom Fighter of HMAS Melbourne ready to take off on the catapult
HMAS Melbourne (II)
de Havilland Sea Venoms flying over HMAS Melbourne (II)

Douglas A-4 Skyhawk

Douglas A-4 Skyhawks on HMAS Melbourne
Douglas A-4 Skyhawks on HMAS Melbourne
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk ready for launch on HMAS Melbourne
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk ready for launch on HMAS Melbourne
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk just landed on HMAS Melbourne
Douglas A-4 Skyhawk just landed on HMAS Melbourne
Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and a Westland Sea king aboard HMAS Melbourne
Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and a Westland Sea King aboard HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and Grumman S-2 Trackers
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and Grumman S-2 Trackers
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, Grumman S-2 Trackers and a Westland Wessex on deck
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, Grumman S-2 Trackers and a Westland Wessex on deck

Grumman S-2 Tracker

Grumman S-2 Tracker in the hangar of HMAS Melbourne
Grumman S-2 Tracker in the hangar of HMAS Melbourne
Grumman Tracker ready for launch from HMAS Melbourne
Grumman Tracker ready for launch from HMAS Melbourne
HMAS Melbourne with a Sea king and Trackers on deck
HMAS Melbourne with a Westland Sea King and Grumman Trackers on deck
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, Grumman S-2 Trackers and a Westland Wessex on deck
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, Grumman S-2 Trackers and a Westland Wessex on deck
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and Grumman S-2 Trackers
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and Grumman S-2 Trackers

Westland Sea King

HMAS Melbourne with a Sea king and Trackers on deck
HMAS Melbourne with a Westland Sea King and Grumman Trackers on deck
Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and a Westland Sea king aboard HMAS Melbourne
Douglas A-4 Skyhawks and a Westland Sea King aboard HMAS Melbourne

Westland Wessex

HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, Grumman S-2 Trackers and a Westland Wessex on deck
HMAS Melbourne with Douglas A-4 Skyhawks, Grumman S-2 Trackers and a Westland Wessex on deck
HMAS Melbourne in Wellington Harbour, New Zealand 22-26 September 1966
HMAS Melbourne in Wellington Harbour, New Zealand 22-26 September 1966 with Fairey Gannets and Westland Wessex aboard