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Tracy is the most compact cyclone or equivalent-strength hurricane on record in the Australian basin and Southern Hemisphere, with gale-force winds extending only 48 kilometres (30 mi) from the centre, and was also the smallest tropical cyclone worldwide until 2008, when Tropical Storm Marco of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season broke the ...
Operation Navy Help Darwin was a disaster relief operation initiated by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) following the destruction of Darwin, Northern Territory by Cyclone Tracy during the night of 24–25 December 1974. 13 ships, 11 aircraft, and 3,000 personnel were sent to Darwin in the largest disaster relief operation undertaken by the RAN in its history.
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Cyclone Tracy devastated the city of Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia, from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day, 1974.It is the most compact cyclone or equivalent-strength hurricane on record in the Australian basin, with gale-force winds extending only 48 kilometres (30 mi) from the centre and was the most compact system worldwide until Tropical Storm Marco of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane ...
Damaged at RAAF Base Darwin during Cyclone Tracy and subsequently written off. [160] The wings and tail of A65-104; and the rear fuselage and tail of PK-RDB; are now held in storage at the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre in Darwin. [182] December 25, 1974: Douglas C-47B PK-RDB — Damaged beyond repair during Cyclone Tracy. [183]
It was written by the band's William Cate. Funds raised supported the Australian city of Darwin, Northern Territory, following the damage wrought by Cyclone Tracy on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, 1974. The song peaked at number 2 on the Australian Kent Music Report. At the 1975 Australian Record Awards it won Song of the Year.
Destroyed by Cyclone Tracy on 25 December 1974: Badge: General characteristics; Class and type: Attack-class patrol boat: Displacement: 100 tons standard; 146 tons full load; Length: 107.6 ft (32.8 m) length overall: Beam: 20 ft (6.1 m) Draught: 6.4 ft (2.0 m) at standard load; 7.3 ft (2.2 m) at full load; Propulsion: 2 × 16-cylinder Paxman ...
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