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RNZAF – New space squadron unveiled

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) has established its first dedicated space unit with the reactivation of No. 62 Squadron today. 04 July, 2025 Minister for Space Judith Collins, Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Tony Davies and Chief of Air Force Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb attended the ceremony at RNZAF Base Auckland. “ThisContinue reading “RNZAF – New space squadron unveiled”

The HS Maunganui was a hospital ship that served in the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) during World War II. 

Port Tewfik, now known as Suez Port, is a harbor located at the southern entrance of the Suez Canal on the Red Sea in Egypt.  Maunganui was converted from a 30-year-old oil burner, and was larger than the previous ships operated by the RNZN, those being the Maheno and Marama. She had electric lifts installed which could carry two stretchers each fromContinue reading “The HS Maunganui was a hospital ship that served in the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) during World War II. “

Imperial Russian Navy protected cruiser Askold, off the Greek coast, late 1915 . It would operate from Haifa and Beirut against the Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian navies as well as providing support during the Gallipoli Campaign. For funnel admirers.

First of the Ford class, last of the Nimitz class. USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) conducts a vertical replenishment with USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Atlantic Ocean, June 27, 2025