This is our first Mystery cache and has been designed as a nice
easy one to start with. It revolves around an area that provides
employment for quite a few local cachers so it may be easier for
some than others.
The FAA (Fleet Air Arm) came into being at HMAS Albatross near
Nowra in 1948. Initially operating Sea Furies and Fireflies the FAA
expanded to include a variety of fixed wing aircraft. The first
helicopters were introduced in 1953 when the Bristol Sycamore
bought into service followed by the Westland Wessex.
There has been over 20 different variety's of aircraft operated
out of HMAS Albatross over the years. The last fixed wing aircraft
were retired in 1983 and HMAS Albatross has become the domain of
the helicopter ever since.
The cache is in an easy to get too area that is relatively open
(hence the micro) and provides a great view of proceedings. Come at
the right time of day and there may even be several of the aircraft
below available for your viewing pleasure.
The cache can be found by deciphering the following clues:
S34
(1)
(3)
(1)
(3)
(3)
E150
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
You can check your answers for this puzzle on
Geochecker.com.