Jump to content

HMS Nabberley: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
fixed dead ref
(36 intermediate revisions by 27 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|Mobile Operational Naval Air Base (MONAB) of the Royal Navy}}
'''H.M.S. ''Nabberley''''', was a [[Royal Navy]], [[Mobile Naval Air Bases|Mobile Naval Operating Air Base]] (MONAB), at the [[Royal Australian Air Force]] (RAAF) base [[Bankstown Airport|RAAF Bankstown]] at [[Bankstown, New South Wales|Bansktown]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. H.M.S. ''Nabberley'' was also known as MONAB II and [[Royal Naval Air Station]] (RNAS) Bankstown.
{{EngvarB|date=December 2016}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=December 2016}}
{{Italic title prefixed|3}}
{{Infobox military installation
|name = HMS ''Nabberley''
|location = [[Bankstown]], [[New South Wales]]
|country = Australia
|image =
|alt =
|caption =
|image2 = <!--secondary image, major command emblems for airfields -->
|alt2 =
|caption2 =
|type = [[Mobile Naval Air Base|Mobile Operational Naval Air Base]] (MONAB)
|coordinates = {{coord|33|55|30|S|150|59|18|E|type:landmark|display=inline}}
|image_map =
|image_mapsize =
|image_map_alt =
|image_map_caption =
|pushpin_map = New South Wales
|pushpin_mapsize =
|pushpin_map_alt = Location within New South Wales
|pushpin_map_caption = Location within New South Wales
|pushpin_relief =
|pushpin_image =
|pushpin_label =
|pushpin_label_position =
|pushpin_mark =
|pushpin_marksize =
|ownership = [[Department of Defence (Australia)|Australian Ministry of Defence]]
|operator = {{Navy|UK}}
|controlledby = [[Fleet Air Arm]]
|area = <!-- area of site m2, km2 square mile etc -->
|code = <!--facility/installation code, applies to US -->
|built =
|used = {{Start date|1944}} – {{End date|1946}}
|builder =
|materials =
|height = <!-- height of tallest part, not above sea level -->
|fate = <!--changed from demolished parameter-->
|condition =
|battles =
|events =
|commander = <!-- current commander -->
|commanders = <!-- past notable commander(s) -->
|garrison = MONAB II
|occupants = <!-- squadrons only -->
|website =
|footnotes = <!-- catchall in case it's needed to preserve something in infobox that doesn't work in new code -->
}}
'''HMS ''Nabberley''''' was a [[Royal Navy]] [[Mobile Naval Air Base|Mobile Operational Naval Air Base]] (MONAB) at the [[Royal Australian Air Force]] (RAAF) base [[Bankstown Airport|RAAF Bankstown]] at [[Bankstown, New South Wales|Bankstown]], [[New South Wales]], [[Australia]]. HMS ''Nabberley'' was also known as MONAB II and '''Royal Naval Air Station Bankstown''' (or '''RNAS Bankstown''').<ref>{{cite web |author=G. Drucker |url=http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/CommonwealthCountries/Countries_index.html |title=Index of Fleet Air Arm Air Stations in the Commonwealth 1939-1945 |work=Fleetairarmarchive.net |date=2001 |access-date=16 May 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080919151316/http://www.fleetairarmarchive.net/CommonwealthCountries/Countries_index.html |archive-date=19 September 2008 |url-status=usurped }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Assembled at [[RNAS Ludham]] and [[Royal Navy Air Establishment Risley]], [[Warrington]], in October [[1944]]. The duties of HMS ''Nabberley'' were changed from that of a MONAB to that of a Receipt and Dispatch Unit shortly after formation causing some administration problems. Due to accommodation issues 600 ratings were based at [[H.M.S. Gosling]], in [[Warrington]], [[Lancashire]]. HMS ''Nabberley'' commissioned as an independent command on [[18 November]] 1944.
Assembled at [[RNAS Ludham]] and [[Royal Navy Air Establishment Risley]], [[Warrington]], in October 1944. The duties of HMS ''Nabberley'' were changed from that of a MONAB to that of a Receipt and Dispatch Unit shortly after formation causing some administration problems. Due to accommodation issues 600 ratings were based at {{HMS|Gosling}}, in [[Warrington]], [[Lancashire]]. HMS ''Nabberley'' commissioned as an independent command on 18 November 1944.<ref name="Nabberley-1">{{cite web |url= http://royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk/MONABS/Nabberley-1.html |title=MONAB II|work=royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk |year=2014 |access-date=13 June 2024}}</ref>


The stores, equipment & vehicles sailed from Gladstone Dock, [[Liverpool]] on the 20th November upon [[S.S. Perthshire]] (LS 1974) and personnel of MONAB II, in company with elements from [[HMS Nabthorpe]] and other units sailed from Liverpool upon [[R.M.S. Athlone Castle]] on [[22 December]] 1944 for passage to Australia.
The stores, equipment and vehicles sailed from [[Gladstone Dock]], [[Liverpool]] on 20 November upon {{SS|Perthshire}} (LS 1974) and personnel of MONAB II, in company with elements from {{HMS|Nabthorpe}} and other units sailed from Liverpool upon {{RMS|Athlone Castle}} on 22 December 1944 for passage to Australia.<ref name="Nabberley-1"/>


[[HMS Unicorn]] carrying an advance party of MONAB II arrived in Sydney on [[1 December]] 1944. The advance party arrived at RAAF Bankstown in Sydney, together with 16 crated aircraft (8 Corsair IIs & 8 Martinet TT.Is) requestioned from the [[Royal Navy Aircraft Depot]] at [[Cochin]], [[India]]. The aircraft were assembled with RAAF assistance and the first aircraft assembled (Corsair II JT537) was test flown on 18 January 1945.
{{HMS|Unicorn|I72|6}} carrying an advance party of MONAB II arrived in Sydney on 1 December 1944. The advance party arrived at RAAF Bankstown in Sydney, together with 16 crated aircraft (8 Corsair IIs and 8 Martinet TT.Is) requisitioned from the [[Royal Navy Aircraft Depot]] at [[Cochin]], [[India]]. The aircraft were assembled with RAAF assistance and the first aircraft assembled (Corsair II JT537) was test flown on 18 January 1945.<ref name="Nabberley-1"/>


After the main party arrived in Sydney on [[25 January]] [[1945]], some proceeded directly to Bankstown, however most were temporarily accommodated [[Warwick Farm Racecourse]] [[(Camp Warwick)]], a part of [[HMS Golden Hind]], the Royal Navy barracks in Sydney, until accommodation was sorted out.
After the main party arrived in Sydney on 25 January 1945, some proceeded directly to Bankstown, however most were temporarily accommodated [[Warwick Farm Racecourse]] ([[Camp Warwick]]), a part of {{HMS|Golden Hind}}, the Royal Navy barracks in Sydney, until accommodation was sorted out.<ref name="Nabberley-1"/>


RAAF Bankstown was offically transferred on a loan basis to Royal Navy on [[27 January]] 1945 and stores & equipment began to arrive at the station. The base was commissioned as HMS ''Nabberley'', RNAS Bankstown on [[29 January]] 1945.
RAAF Bankstown was officially transferred on a loan basis to Royal Navy on 27 January 1945 and stores and equipment began to arrive at the station. The base was commissioned as HMS ''Nabberley'', RNAS Bankstown on 29 January 1945.<ref name="Nabberley-1"/>


The personnel began assembling crated aircraft and carrying out pre-issue test flights as a Receipt and Dispatch Unit. A total of 2,500 Test Flights were undertaken during the operation of HMS ''Nabberley''.
The personnel began assembling crated aircraft and carrying out pre-issue test flights as a Receipt and Dispatch Unit. A total of 2,500 test flights were undertaken during the operation of HMS ''Nabberley''.<ref name="Nabberley-1"/>


[[Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester|Prince Henry]], [[Duke of Gloucester]], the [[Governor-General of Australia]], toured the facility on [[1 June]] 1945.
[[Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester|Prince Henry]], [[Duke of Gloucester]], the [[Governor-General of Australia]], toured the facility on 1 June 1945.<ref name="Nabberley-1"/>


On [[23 August]] 1945 the aircraft from disbanded squadrons 1834 and 1836 were delivered from [[HMS Victorious (R38)|HMS Victorious]] for disposal.
On 23 August 1945 the aircraft from the disbanded [[1834 Naval Air Squadron|1834]] and [[1835 Naval Air Squadron|1835]] squadrons were delivered from {{HMS|Victorious|R38|6}} for disposal.<ref name="Nabberley-1"/>


HMS ''Nabberley'', MONAB II, was paid off on [[31 March]] [[1946]]. The airfield returned to RAAF control.
HMS ''Nabberley'', MONAB II, was paid off on 31 March 1946. The airfield returned to RAAF control.<ref name="Nabberley-1"/>


==Commanding Officer/s==
==Commanding officers==
* CDR E. P. F. Atkinson 18 Nov 1944
* Commander E. P. F. Atkinson, 18 November 1944


==Units based at HMS Nabberley==
==Units based at HMS ''Nabberley''==
* 723 Fleet Requirements Unit (28 February - 1 May 1945)
* 723 Fleet Requirements Unit (28 February–1 May 1945)
* 724 Naval Air Communications Squadron
* 724 Naval Air Communications Squadron
* Aircraft Erection Unit
* Aircraft Erection Unit
Line 31: Line 82:
* Maintenance, Storage & Repair 3, 4, 7 & 8
* Maintenance, Storage & Repair 3, 4, 7 & 8


==Squadrons based at HMS Nabberley==
==Squadrons based at HMS ''Nabberley''==
* 723 squadron (28 February - 1 May 1945) (Martinet TT.I and Corsair II) Redesignated as 723 Fleet Requirements Unit
* [[723 Naval Air Squadron]] (28 February–1 May 1945) ([[Miles Martinet|Martinet TT.I]] and [[Vought F4U Corsair|Corsair II]]). Redesignated as 723 Fleet Requirements Unit.
* 724 squadron (10th April 1945) (Expediter Is & Anson Is)
* [[724 Naval Air Squadron]] (10 April 1945) ([[Beechcraft Model 18|Expediter I]] and [[Avro Anson|Anson I]])
* 1830 squadron (4 - 24 May 1945) (Corsair IIs)
* [[1830 Naval Air Squadron]] (4–24 May 1945) (Corsair II)
* 1833 squadron (4 May 1945 only) (Corsair IIs)
* [[1833 Naval Air Squadron]] (4 May 1945 only) (Corsair II)
* 'A' Flt 1701 A.S.R. squadron's (24 July - 7 August 1945) & (15 - 21 October 1945) (Sea Otters)
* 'A' Flight [[1701 Naval Air Squadron]] (24 July–7 August and 15–21 October 1945) ([[Supermarine Sea Otter|Sea Otter]])<ref name="Nabberley-1"/>


==Aircraft carriers squadrons disembarked from/embarked to==
==Aircraft carriers squadrons disembarked from/embarked to==
* [[HMS Illustrious (87)|HMS Illustrious]]
* {{HMS|Illustrious|87}}


==Satellite Airfields==
==Satellite airfields==
Nil
* Nil


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
* [http://www.btinternet.com/~faahistoryweb/index.htm The MONAB Story]


<!-- non-breaking space to keep AWB drones from altering the space before the navbox-->

{{City of Canterbury-Bankstown topics|state=collapsed}}


{{Australia-mil-stub}}
{{mil-aviation-stub}}
[[Category:Military history of Sydney during World War II]]
[[Category:Military history of Sydney during World War II]]
[[Category:Royal Naval Air Stations]]
[[Category:Royal Naval Air Stations|Nabberley]]
[[Category:City of Canterbury-Bankstown]]

Revision as of 18:07, 13 June 2024

HMS Nabberley
Bankstown, New South Wales in Australia
Location within New South Wales
Location within New South Wales
HMS Nabberley
Location within New South Wales
Coordinates33°55′30″S 150°59′18″E / 33.92500°S 150.98833°E / -33.92500; 150.98833
TypeMobile Operational Naval Air Base (MONAB)
Site information
OwnerAustralian Ministry of Defence
Operator Royal Navy
Controlled byFleet Air Arm
Site history
In use1944 (1944) – 1946 (1946)
Garrison information
GarrisonMONAB II

HMS Nabberley was a Royal Navy Mobile Operational Naval Air Base (MONAB) at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base RAAF Bankstown at Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia. HMS Nabberley was also known as MONAB II and Royal Naval Air Station Bankstown (or RNAS Bankstown).[1]

History

Assembled at RNAS Ludham and Royal Navy Air Establishment Risley, Warrington, in October 1944. The duties of HMS Nabberley were changed from that of a MONAB to that of a Receipt and Dispatch Unit shortly after formation causing some administration problems. Due to accommodation issues 600 ratings were based at HMS Gosling, in Warrington, Lancashire. HMS Nabberley commissioned as an independent command on 18 November 1944.[2]

The stores, equipment and vehicles sailed from Gladstone Dock, Liverpool on 20 November upon SS Perthshire (LS 1974) and personnel of MONAB II, in company with elements from HMS Nabthorpe and other units sailed from Liverpool upon RMS Athlone Castle on 22 December 1944 for passage to Australia.[2]

HMS Unicorn carrying an advance party of MONAB II arrived in Sydney on 1 December 1944. The advance party arrived at RAAF Bankstown in Sydney, together with 16 crated aircraft (8 Corsair IIs and 8 Martinet TT.Is) requisitioned from the Royal Navy Aircraft Depot at Cochin, India. The aircraft were assembled with RAAF assistance and the first aircraft assembled (Corsair II JT537) was test flown on 18 January 1945.[2]

After the main party arrived in Sydney on 25 January 1945, some proceeded directly to Bankstown, however most were temporarily accommodated Warwick Farm Racecourse (Camp Warwick), a part of HMS Golden Hind, the Royal Navy barracks in Sydney, until accommodation was sorted out.[2]

RAAF Bankstown was officially transferred on a loan basis to Royal Navy on 27 January 1945 and stores and equipment began to arrive at the station. The base was commissioned as HMS Nabberley, RNAS Bankstown on 29 January 1945.[2]

The personnel began assembling crated aircraft and carrying out pre-issue test flights as a Receipt and Dispatch Unit. A total of 2,500 test flights were undertaken during the operation of HMS Nabberley.[2]

Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the Governor-General of Australia, toured the facility on 1 June 1945.[2]

On 23 August 1945 the aircraft from the disbanded 1834 and 1835 squadrons were delivered from HMS Victorious for disposal.[2]

HMS Nabberley, MONAB II, was paid off on 31 March 1946. The airfield returned to RAAF control.[2]

Commanding officers

  • Commander E. P. F. Atkinson, 18 November 1944

Units based at HMS Nabberley

  • 723 Fleet Requirements Unit (28 February–1 May 1945)
  • 724 Naval Air Communications Squadron
  • Aircraft Erection Unit
  • Aircraft Equipping & Modification Unit
  • Aircraft Storage Unit
  • Maintenance, Storage & Repair 3, 4, 7 & 8

Squadrons based at HMS Nabberley

Aircraft carriers squadrons disembarked from/embarked to

Satellite airfields

  • Nil

References

  1. ^ G. Drucker (2001). "Index of Fleet Air Arm Air Stations in the Commonwealth 1939-1945". Fleetairarmarchive.net. Archived from the original on 19 September 2008. Retrieved 16 May 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "MONAB II". royalnavyresearcharchive.org.uk. 2014. Retrieved 13 June 2024.


Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=HMS_Nabberley&oldid=1228876291"