Kookaburra2011
Nov. 23, 1984: HMAS BAYONET of the Attack Class, backbone of the offshore oil and gas fields patrols - RAN.
5463. We have decided to rescind the Kookaburra's original characterization here of these hard-working and useful boats as 'the Holden Commodores of the Royal Australian Navy, along with other hurtful remarks - on the basis that the old chap had got out of bed on the wrong side that morning, as he sometimes does.
Twenty boats were built and they were the backbone of the oil and gas field patrols in Bass Strait and other areas - maids of all work in a myriad of ways.
Asked if he wished to say something in lieu of his previous remarks, the Kookaburra has now issued a brief written statement.
It says: 'Having followed the 'Patrol Boat' television series and the careers of these vessels closely, one would just like to record the fact that he lay his head down on the pillow each night more secure in the knowledge that they were out there. Yours Aye, K."
Photo: RAN Historical, Navy Heritage Collection image ID NO. 11046.
Nov. 23, 1984: HMAS BAYONET of the Attack Class, backbone of the offshore oil and gas fields patrols - RAN.
5463. We have decided to rescind the Kookaburra's original characterization here of these hard-working and useful boats as 'the Holden Commodores of the Royal Australian Navy, along with other hurtful remarks - on the basis that the old chap had got out of bed on the wrong side that morning, as he sometimes does.
Twenty boats were built and they were the backbone of the oil and gas field patrols in Bass Strait and other areas - maids of all work in a myriad of ways.
Asked if he wished to say something in lieu of his previous remarks, the Kookaburra has now issued a brief written statement.
It says: 'Having followed the 'Patrol Boat' television series and the careers of these vessels closely, one would just like to record the fact that he lay his head down on the pillow each night more secure in the knowledge that they were out there. Yours Aye, K."
Photo: RAN Historical, Navy Heritage Collection image ID NO. 11046.