We have been given permission to reproduce Guy Warner's story (a schoolie submariner) from "Not Just Chalk and Talk". See our stories page.
Our eighth newsletter has been sent out. For more information, see our newsletters page.
Mike Channon has submitted an article about the Fastnet 1979 yacht race disaster. See our articles page.
John Melrose has submitted an article called Putting the O in METOC. Visit our articles page.
Peter Cottrell has submitted an article about Teaching Politics and Defence Studies. Visit our articles page.
The following link is the farewell speech given at the Commonwealth Club in Canberra, Australia, on 7/06/2023 by Schoolie Lt Cdr Desmond Woods OAM RAN who retired this month, after nearly 50 years' service in 3 nations’ armed services (RNZN/RN/RAN). Thanks to Cdr Walter Burroughs RAN for providing the link.
Desmond Woods: a fortunate service life (The Australian Naval Institute)
We are sad to report that former IO, Lt Cdr Robert Brian Beel passed away on the 14th of May. A talented cricketer, he served as a schoolie from 1955 to 1980. Read his story on our stories page.
We are sad to report that former IO, Captain Peter Rees RNR passed away on the 3rd of January. He joined the Navy as an IO in 1953, later becoming a Schoolie in the RNR. Read his story on our stories page.
Mike Channon has submitted a new article about Weather Balloons and Radiosondes. Visit our articles page.
We have received some excellent images from John Gunn - schoolie, METOC officer and musician. Visit our gallery.
The RNIOA tie is now available for purchase. Visit our book/tie page.
We have received a detailed and fascinating new service story - that of Peter Cottrell. Visit our stories page.
We have moved the website of RNIOA to a new (secure) domain and hosting platform. The new address is https://www.rnioa.org/.
We are sad to report that former schoolie Cdr Robert (Bob) W. Hutchings OBE RN passed away recently.
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