Mambourin RAAF Bombing Range
Live Bomb Range Road MAMBOURIN, WYNDHAM CITY
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Statement of Significance
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Veterans Description for Public
Mambourin RAAF Bombing Range - Veterans Description for Public
From the 1920s, military aviation associated with the Australian Air Force has played a major role in the history of the municipality. Much of this activity has related to the establishment of Air Force bases at Point Cook and Laverton, two of the best known in Australia and that have an important place not only in the history of the Shire, but also in the history of the Commonwealth of Australia.
In the years around 1942-43, RAAF planes flew over and dropped practice bombs on the site. The bombs were about 500mm long and released chemical smoke when they struck the ground so they could be easily seen. Today, the site requires a detailed field investigation to determine if any evidence of the bombing remains.
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Mambourin RAAF Bombing RangeVic. War Heritage Inventory
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