Defence Australia : Armidale-class sail into history.

The Royal Australian Navy has formally farewelled its Armidale-class Patrol Boats, HMA Ships:

•  Albany
• Bathurst
• Childers

The HMA Ships arrived into port for a final time at HMAS Coonawarra, Northern Territory, and a decommissioning ceremony was held in their honour. The ships accumulated more than five decades of combined service, during which they played a vital role in safeguarding Australia’s borders, enforcing maritime security and protecting national interests.

📷 LSIS Ernesto Sanchez Jr, POIS Leo Baumgartner & LSIS Lauren Pugsley