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    Ross River Airfield Queensland Australia
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RAAF c1943
Location
Lat 9° 19' 0S Long 46° 43' 60E  Ross River Airfield was located at an elevation of 114' / 34m at Ross River on the outskirts of Townsville in Queensland in Australia. From the runway, Mount Stuart was visible.

Wartime History
Used by the U.S. Army Air Force during 1942.

Allied units Based at Ross River
8th FG, 36th FS (P-39) arrives August 2, 1942–September 14, 1942 departs Milne Bay

Postwar
Disused since the Pacific War.

Today
During the early 1970s, the former airfield area was developed with residential homes.

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Last Updated
April 19, 2025

 

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