Nowra gets first glimpse of Navy's new Romeo

The Royal Australian Navy has showcased the first of its 24 new next generation helicopters, for the first time since arriving from the United States.

More than 100 civilians and navy personnel gathered at HMAS Albatross in Nowra on Friday morning to get a glimpse of the MH-60R Seahawk.

Three of the Romeos have already landed from the United States, as part of a $3.2 billion acquisition which will deliver another 21 of the aircraft in coming months.

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