RAAF Wagga Static Display, Wagga Wagga, Australia
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Tealby
S 35° 08.964 E 147° 28.085
55H E 542635 N 6110288
The Royal Australian Air Force training base at Wagga has a variety of aircraft on display at the entrance to the base.
Waymark Code: WM1QMX
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 06/25/2007
Views: 92
There are 5 aircraft in the static display:
1. Mirage 3 Jet Fighter:
A3-41
One of the most successful and widely used French built aircraft. The single seat, single engine fighter was developed for high altitude, all weather combat, but has been employed in ground attack, nuclear strike, reconnaissance and training roles. First flight in 1956.
2. Sabre:
A94-982
USA aircraft built under license in Australia at the Commonwealth Aircraft Factory at Fisherman's Bend in Melbourne. Fitted with 30mm cannon and sidewinder air to air missiles. The RAAF received 102 Sabres. The Sabres were retired in the 1970s. Max speed 700 MPH, ceiling 55,000 feet.
3. Winjeel:
A85-403
Also built by the Commonwealth Aircraft Factory. The RAAF used the Winjeel as a basic training aircraft from 1951. The Winjeels were retired from training in the 1970s but some were still in service in 1995 as forward air control aircraft. Max speed 186 MPH, ceiling 15,800 feet.
4. Gloster Meteor:
A77-871
The Meteor was the first Allied jet aircraft to go into service in World War Two. The RAAF received 111 and operated from 1946 till the early 1970s. Most of the Meteors were obtained during the Korean War. The initial results were disappointing as the Russian built MIG 15 outclassed the Meteor at high altitude. Max speed 590 MPH, ceiling 44,000 feet.
5. Canberra Bomber:
A84 - 235
The English Electric Canberra, was renamed Canberra by the Australian Prime Minister in 1953. The Commonwealth Aircraft Factory made 48 of these planes. It was used in 1953 in bombing raids in Malaya. In 1967 No 2 Squadron left its base in Malaysia, for a 5 year tour in South Vietnam. During that time it flew 11,696 operational missions, and dropped 76,389 bombs. In 1971 the Squadron returned to Australia and was based at Amberley. The Canberras were retired in 1982. Armament - 6,000 lbs of bombs inside, and 2,000 lbs under the wings. Max speed 541 MPH, ceiling 48,000 feet.
The main museum building is currently closed for refurbishment.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): see description above
Tail Number: (S/N): see description above
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Museum (at Air Force Base)
inside / outside: outside
Other Information::
The displays must not be climbed on.
Access restrictions:
No current restrictions
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
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