Thread: One for NavyDiver

Originally Posted by p38arover

My Clearance Diver mates are the hardcore crew. (Special forces shhhhhh ) I was a soft c type Ships Diver which is purely volunteer stuff like searching for mines on the hull and other easy stuff


The Planes mentioned have had a checkered history, "Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey" Very cool yet a lot like my personal time in the water with F1-11s, Mirage and other Airforce types. Ospreys have a habit of parking in the Navys Ocean.

Clearance Diver Team One is the ladies and gents who make me know US Navy Seals and SAS wet types may not the scariest people to see down deep or dry

I did love the comment We just DID it- No paperwork no bull and recovering 23 or 26.

FYI "HMAS Melville (HS 02/A 246) is the second ship of the Leeuwin class of hydrographic survey vessels operated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The ship was decommissioned on 8 August 2024."

Being a Leeuwin lad myself, the fact Tingara, Leeuwin and my 15-16 year old mates are remembered is an Honour itself.

It's not really a ****ing competition in my thoughts. All Volunteers in our Defense Forces, other services areas, Volunteers, teachers, medical, aged care and your roles are appreciated