Welcome to the new Fleet Air Arm Officers' Association website, which is for members of the Fleet Air Arm Officers' Association and for those with an interest in Naval Aviation matters.  We hope that you find the site both interesting and helpful.

Please help us keep it current by sending us your comments and news regarding the Fleet Air Arm. We are also pleased to receive and include historical Fleet Air Arm material for inclusion in the archive section of the site.

The Picture Above.
Fleet Air Arm Fairey Fulmars in formation, (Photo Crown Copyright)

The Few of the Few - in Dark Blue 1940.
"Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed by so many to so few." Winston Churchill's words immediately conjure up images of plucky chaps running to their Spitfires to go and give 'Jerry' a damn good thrashing. However, it is frequently ... more>>

Eastchurch Memorial
The opening public event of the Fly Navy 100 celebrations was a gathering at the Aviation Pioneer Memorial in Eastchurch on the Isle of Sheppey, on 1 May 2009. The event included a service at the Memorial with Admirals Sir Raymond Lygo and Simon Charlier... more>>

www.naval-history.net
Gordon Smith who runs the excellent website at www.naval-history.net has advised that as the centenary of World War 1 approaches he will be concentrating on relevant Royal Navy projects. These include naval despatches, all honours and awards, all ... more>>

Lieutenant Commander G P Sabin RN
The Association sadly records the death of Gordon Sabin, an Observer who died on 25th August 2010. Amongst his many Fleet Air Arm appointments Gordon was the Commanding Officer of both A and B Flights, 849 Naval Air Squadron, in the mid-1950's.

Commander Ron Leonard MBE DFC AFC RN
The Association sadly records the death of Commander Ron (Tubby) Leonard MBE DFC AFC RN who died on the 24th August 2010.

Lieutenant Commander L D Moore-Searson RN
The Association sadly announces the death of Lieutenant Commander Don Moore-Searson on Friday 20th August 2010 The funeral is planned for Friday 3rd September at Holy Trinity Church, Sloane Street London SW1X 9BZ at 2 PM. Members who want to attend ... more>>

IRAQ Inquiry - Veterans invited to contribute.
Veterans of Iraq operations are invited to give views to the Iraq Inquiry. The Defence website reports that: Retired or serving Armed Forces personnel who deployed to Iraq have been invited to feed their views into the Iraq Inquiry by its Chairman, Sir ... more>>

RNAS FORD - HMS PEREGRINE - A Report.
Allen Misselbrook has contacted the Association and advises: The 70th Anniversary Exhibition of the bombing of Ford Airfield – RNAS Ford – HMS Peregrine (18th August 1940) was held on Sunday 8 August 2010. The day broke cloudless and warm and the ... more>>

Members Personal Details. Updating
Members are reminded that the website has the ability (for those members with email facility) to be updated as regards their own details by direct input. This saves a large amount of admin time when members addresses, telephone numbers, email ... more>>

The Black Cats - 2010 season.
FLYING HIGH WITH THE ROYAL NAVY BLACK CATS DISPLAY TEAM After 4 months of intensive flying practice the award-winning Royal Navy Black Cats display team have a new routine and are ready to wow audiences nationally and internationally with this seasons ... more>>

RN/RM Widows Association
The Royal Navy/Royal Marines Widows Association has recently formed with the aim of bringing friendship and support to those bereaved within the Naval Community. Contact details for this new Association are: The Royal Navy/Royal Marines Widows... more>>