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Thursday, December 15, 2011

Final flyover signals end to Sea Kings' reign


After 35 years of sterling service, flying in all parts of the world in all weather conditions, the navy's Sea King helicopters are due to make their final flight, then officially retire.

In their final journey today, the three remaining Sea Kings will travel in formation from HMAS Albatross, Nowra, over Sydney Harbour then on to Canberra and back to Nowra.

Long the workhorse helicopter of the Australian navy, Sea Kings have flown more than 60,000 hours.

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