Flashback to the HMAS Melbourne. Australia, 1968

The video captures the farewell of the Gannett and Sea Venom aircraft from the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Melbourne. It highlights the history of RAN aviation, starting from 1917, and the development of the Fleet Air Arm. The video discusses the challenges faced during the early 20th century, the reconstitution of the Fleet Air Arm in 1948, and the modernization of naval aircraft. The final section marks the nostalgic farewell to the Gannett and Sea Venom, which have been replaced by more advanced aircraft.

Describe the role of the Gannett aircraft in the Royal Australian Navy.

What historical events affected naval aviation in the early thirties?