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Location Lat 33° 36' 2S Long 150° 46' 51E Richmond Airfield is located near Richmond in New South Wales in Australia. To the south is Sydney. Also known as RAAF Richmond or Richmond Field or Richmond Drome. Wartime History During World War II, used by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). In 1942, 2 Air Depot (2 AD) was stationed at Richmond Airfield assembling aircraft. RAAF units based at Richmond Airfield No. 22 Squadron established April 20, 1936 No. 100 Squadron (Beaufort) established February 15, 1942–May 1942 departs Mareeba Today Still in use today as a military airfield used by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The single runway is orientated 28/10 and measures 7,001' x 148' surfaced with asphalt. Airport codes: ICAO: YSRI and IATA: XRH. Contribute
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