Current Roles
816 is currently active as a helicopter squadron equipped with S-70B-2 Seahawk helicopters. The Squadron is based at HMAS Albatross (NAS Nowra) and primarily operates from the Navy's Adelaide class frigates.
816 Squadron provide the fleet with potent anti-submarine and anti-surface surveillance capabilities.
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