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RAAF Williamtown air base, Williamtown, NSW, 1945
During World War II, an airforce base was established at Williamtown, NSW. The site comprised of several runways and hangars and also housed the flying school and accommodation buildings. With a partner base at Rathmines, Lake Macquarie, the Williamtown base was used extensively by the RAAF (Royal Australian Air Force) and the USAAF (U.S. Army Air Force). The base is remains operational under the Australian Defence Force, and is situated next to the civilian Newcastle Airport terminal.
SubjectFortress NewcastleMilitary defencesWorld War IIWorld War TwoAustralia and the U.S.AAustralia at warCollectorFigherworld RAAF Heritage Centre WilliamtownDate1945Editing is temporarily disabled
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