Session 3 - Exchange Cruisers by Stevens

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The Exchange Cruiser Scheme1924-1936

Dr David StevensDirector of Strategic & Historical Studies

Sea Power Centre -Australia30 July 2009

HMAS Brisbane

HMAS Brisbane

From HMS Hawkins to HMAS Brisbane:

From HMAS Brisbane to HMS Hawkins:

“Request I be informed how many Bees in Brisbane.”

“Regret no precise figures available. How many Haws in Hawkins?”

HMAS Adelaide

Alexandria Harbour 23

March 1936 - taken by HMAS Sydney’s aircraft

HMAS Brisbane

HMAS Melbourne & HMS Delhi

HMAS Australia

HMAS Australia with 1st Cruiser Squadron

HMAS Australia and Sydney in the Mediterranean