The "Fleet" assembles for the 2003 TASK FORCE 72
Regatta. Some of ships are already at sea, preparing for
the "Fleet Review". |
Royce and Richard James head out to sea. Forgive the
guys, as they are from Wagga and haven't seen much water for a
while. It's hard to recognise Richard as he is usually
swimming, chasing his Dad's Aircraft Carrier, HMAS MELBOURNE
around the lake. |
Lieutenant-Commander Shane Moore, RAN, Our Reviewing Officer
for 2003 presents the "Bravo Zulu" (Well Done) award
to Geoff Eastwood for his model of HMAS QUEENBOROUGH.
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Some of the 'Fleet' on display. Conditions on
Saturday were not good for the ships with high winds and rough
seas. Sunday ended up much more to the liking of the
TASK FORCE Skippers. |
The magnificent model of HMAS SYDNEY II the Modified
"Leander Class" Cruiser. This
model is the work of Phil Somerville and Regatta 2003 was the
model's public debut.
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A Ceremonial Life Ring is presented to the VOYAGER Association
in recognition of their support for TASK FORCE 72 for many
years.
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HMAS MELBOURNE CVS-21 settles into dock for some shore leave for
her crew. Fleet Base Wagga even bring their own wharves. |
HMAS SYDNEY at speed. The Mod Leander makes a fine
subject for a model with their elegant lines and 4 six inch twin
turrets. |
Some of the crowd of enthusiasts and spectators at this years
regatta. It is always surprising the type of people
that visit the regatta. We get the usual ex-sailor that comes to
see if anyone has built his old ship, up to people that are just
driving by and stop to have a look only to find themselves staying for
hours to look at every single model on show. |
A Nearly completed model of HMCS TORONTO, a Canadian City Class
Frigate. This model is revolutionary in its electrical and
control systems in that all the systems are on printed circuit boards
and if something should go wrong, take out the old one and put in a
new one.
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Kerry James of Fleet base Wagga is presented with the "Voyager
Plate" from the Voyager Association. Their
association has presented this award to a model for the past 6 years,
and is a very sought after prize amongst members. |
