Fleet Air Arm (Royal Australian Navy)

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The Fleet Air Arm, formally known as the Australian Navy Aviation Group, is the division of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN)responsible for the operation of aircraft. The FAA was founded in 1947 following the purchase of two aircraft carriers from the Royal Navy. FAA personnel fought in the Korean War (operating from the carrier HMAS Sydney) and the Vietnam War (attached to a Royal Australian Air Force squadron and a United States Army Aviation company), and participated in later conflicts and operations from host warships.

Initially operating only fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters were first acquired by the FAA in 1952, forming Australia's first helicopter squadron. Helicopter usage increased over time, particularly after 1982, when the carrier HMAS Melbourne was decommissioned. In 1986, the RAN regained fixed wing carrier aviation with the acquisition of the USS Oriskany from the US.

Aircraft Inventory[edit | edit source]

Fighters[edit | edit source]

Attack Aircraft[edit | edit source]

ELINT Aircraft[edit | edit source]

Maritime Patrol Aircraft[edit | edit source]

Transport Aircraft[edit | edit source]

Trainer Aircraft[edit | edit source]

Helicopters[edit | edit source]