Ex-RAN FAA aircrew... squadron callsigns

[evilroy]

I'm trying to locate what some of the squadron callsigns were from the 1970s (or even earlier).

Today we have callsigns such as:

723 SQN - Taipan
805 SQN - Checkmate
816 SQN - Tiger
817 SQN - Shark

They have been in use for many years. But what about some of the decommissioned squadrons?

I know that post-fire, 851 used Phoenix - but what about prior to the fire?

724 SQN? 725 SQN?

The guys around today either can't remember or say they weren't in general use.

Anyone?

[airborne_artist]

John Eacott is ex RN FAA, and lives in Oz so must have good contacts. Search for him on here and PM him.

[4Greens]

Check with the Museum at Nowra.

[jed_thrust]

"The guys around today either can't remember..."

God, does that ever sum it up! Of all the things I have lost, I miss my mind the most.

However: In the late 70's or early 80's I remember "Delta Black" being used by VC 724.

I hope that helps.

[evilroy]

There seems to be a little dispute about this.

Some say there were squadron callsigns but they were rarely used; others say they were used but can't remember! The A-4s generally used individual callsigns.

"Windy" Gale at the FAA Museum* is going through the archives to see if there is an answer. Even so, any input would be welcomed.

* For those who are unaware, the museum at Nowra went from being in RAN hands back in the 80s to becoming a private concern. It was known as the Australian Museum of Flight. Just recently it has - once again - gone back into Naval hands and is once more known as the Fleet Air Arm Museum. As the name suggests, it will concentrate on the FAA.

[NURSE]

is there a link for the Aus FAA Museum?