The Royal New Zealand Air Force has received the fifth and final C-130J-30 Super Hercules from Lockheed Martin as part of a US foreign military sale to replace the service’s C-130H fleet. It will be operated by the 40 Squadron at RNZAF Base Auckland, Whenuapai, where it will be deployed for moving troops and tacticalContinue reading “Lockheed Martin Delivers Final Super Hercules to New Zealand Air Force”
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Navy reserve unit celebrates 100 years – HMNZS Ngapona
Reservists, colleagues and sailors past and present celebrated the centenary of Auckland-based reserve unit HMNZS Ngapona over November 22-24. 04 December, 2024 Events included a pōwhiri at Te Taua Moana, base tours, a Beat the Retreat ceremony and reception at the Navy Museum, and a memorial service at St Christopher’s Chapel. Ngapona’s Commanding Officer LieutenantContinue reading “Navy reserve unit celebrates 100 years – HMNZS Ngapona”
Hulk of HMNZS Sanda, HMNZS Humphrey barely visible to the right.HMNZS Sanda was sold to G A Sparrey August 1958. Broken up at the Lighter basin in Freemans bay, 1959 and hulk was used as a shingle bin near Waikauri Bay, Takatu along with Humphrey. Hulk towed back to Auckland 1970 and scrapped.
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HMNZS Royalist – Fremantle, 1959 March – from the left – HMS Chichester – HMAS Voyager – HMNZS Royalist at 10 Berth North Quay. Berth 10A in the foreground – Freighter Tai Shan in the background .
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Joe Mataele named RNZN Sailor of the Year
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – 16:28 – Wellington, Aotearoa New Zealand Flag Portrait of LMT(L) Joe Mataele, T1051577 Royal New Zealand Navy 2024 Sailor of the Year, Joe Mataele. Photo: RNZN. Joe Mataele, a Leading Marine Technician (LMT) who grew up in Tonga, was named the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) 2024 Sailor of the Year. LMT MataeleContinue reading “Joe Mataele named RNZN Sailor of the Year”
