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    Werribee Airfield (Werribee Satellite Aerodrome, RAAF Werribee) Victoria Australia
Location
Werribee Airfield was located at Werribee in Victoria in Australia. Also known as Werribee Satellite Aerodrome or RAAF Werribee.

Construction
During 1940, land was set aside by the Australian government for use by the military. The area was developed into a grass runway for use as a satellite airfield. During 1942, several hangers and building were constructed for aircraft and personnel.

Wartime History
The buildings and hangers were used by U.S. Army Air Force (USAAF) personnel until 1945. Afterwards, reverted to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) then disused.

Today
Disused since the Pacific War. Today the area is part of the Western Treatment Plant.. The two wartime hangers remain intact. The northernmost hanger on Geelong Road near Farm Road is used by B-24 Liberator Restoration Fund Inc.

B-24 Liberator Restoration Fund Inc.
Privately funded volunteers restoring B-24M Liberator A72-176 inside the hanger.

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Last Updated
April 19, 2021

 

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