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  2. Wirras At Wagga, '43

    FORMATIONS of the Wirraway fighter-trainer were a daily appearance over war-time Wagga. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 35 words
  3. CITY'S FREEDOM ON BIRTHDAY

    In a few days time, the Council of the City of Wagga will confer its highest honour -- the Freedom of the City -- on RAAF personnel stationed at the Wagga RAAF base: a ceremony which will highlight ...

    Article : 171 words
  4. War Forced Early and Rapid Growth of Forest Hill

    With the urgent requirement to expand the fighting power of the RAAF in the years preceding the Second World War, the Department of Air decided early in 1939 to establish a flying training school near Wagga Wagga. Suitable land at Forest Hill was purchased from the estates of the Brunskill and Lyons families, and preliminary work was commenced on the site. ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 847 words
  5. "GROUP" PIX ALWAYS TREASURED

    SUITABLY SERIOUS, a group of young trainees posed for their "course" group picture outside a hut at Wagga ...

    Article : 177 words
  6. CLOSE TIES WITH CITY

    Seven miles east of Wagga Wagga city, on the Sturt Highway to Sydney, is the permanent RAAF Base. ...

    Article : 95 words
  7. Wg Cdr Scherger First C 0

    It was under the initial command of Wg Cdr F. R. W. Scherger, DSO, AFC. This officer, after a ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 177 words
  8. Demobilisation Brought Problems

    With the end of the Second World War and the consequent disbandment of most RAAF bases, Forest Hill was placed on a "care and maintenance" basis with the disbandment of No 5 Aircraft Depot. ...

    Article : 269 words
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