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Fairey Gannets providing some shade on HMAS MELBOURNE.

HMAS MELBOURNE (FFG 05) arriving in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, on Thursday, 15 August 2019.

Royal Australian Navy Adelaide Class Guided Missile Frigate HMAS MELBOURNE (FFG 05) at Brisbane 26 Jul 2019. Built: 1992 4200tons loaded Launched: 5 May 1989 Inservice: 15 Feb 1992 138.10 x 13.72 x 7.47 30 knots Crew: 221

Majestic class aircraft carrier in company with the destroyer tender HMAS STALWART, two Perth class destroyers, a Daring class destroyer, a Type 12 frigate and two Ton class minesweepers.

Majestic class carrier in company Town class cruiser HMS NEWCASTLE

The Majestic class carrier HMAS MELBOURNE in company with the Daring class destroyers HMAS VENDETTA (D08) and HMAS VOYAGER (D04) and the converted frigate HMAS QUEENBOROUGH (F02) further to stbd.

Majestic class aircraft carrier seen here undergoing a maintenance period in Hong Kong assisted by Jenny's Side Party.

Majestic class aircraft carrier

Majestic class aircraft carrier

Lead ship of the Majestic class aircraft carriers

Somewhat 'dwarfed' by USS KITTY HAWK.

A4G Skyhawks check 'mother' out

Ex MAJESTIC. Lead ship of class

In company with the Daring class Australian destroyers VENDETTA and VOYAGER.

Melbourne refuelling the Q class destroyer HMAS QUICKMATCH seen here following conversion to an A/S frigate. One of those occasions when the flying course and speed coincides with the replenishment course and speed.

Majestic class carrier

Ex MAJESTIC seen here during Exercise Showpiece 1965.

Majestic class carrier in company the destroyer tender HMAS STALWART.

Majestic class carrier seen here towards the end of her service.