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'''Dungog Aerodrome''' was an [[aerodrome]] constructed in 1942 by the [[Royal Australian Air Force]] as a satellite aerodrome east of Wallarobba, [[New South Wales]], Australia during [[World War II]]. |
'''Dungog Aerodrome''' was an [[aerodrome]] constructed in 1942 by the [[Royal Australian Air Force]] as a satellite aerodrome east of Wallarobba, [[New South Wales]], Australia during [[World War II]]. |
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The runway ran south west to north east and was {{convert|1500|ft|m}} long x {{convert|150|ft|m}} wide.<ref>{{cite web |
The runway ran south west to north east and was {{convert|1500|ft|m}} long x {{convert|150|ft|m}} wide.<ref>{{cite web|last= |first= |authorlink= |coauthors= |title=Appendix F - World War II Aerodromes and Landing Grounds in NSW |publisher=NSW Heritage Office |date= |url=http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/docs/aerodromes_appendices.pdf |accessdate=12 April 2012 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120321075851/http://www.heritage.nsw.gov.au/docs/aerodromes_appendices.pdf |archivedate=21 March 2012 |df=dmy }}</ref> The aerodrome was as a maintenance satellite field for [[RAAF Base Williamtown]] near [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newcastle]]. |
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The aerodrome was abandoned after World War II. |
The aerodrome was abandoned after World War II. |
Revision as of 19:43, 17 December 2016
Dungog Aerodrome | |
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Summary | |
Airport type | Satellite aerodrome (maintenance) |
Location | Wallarobba, New South Wales, Australia |
Built | 1942 |
Occupants | Royal Australian Air Force |
Dungog Aerodrome was an aerodrome constructed in 1942 by the Royal Australian Air Force as a satellite aerodrome east of Wallarobba, New South Wales, Australia during World War II.
The runway ran south west to north east and was 1,500 feet (460 m) long x 150 feet (46 m) wide.[1] The aerodrome was as a maintenance satellite field for RAAF Base Williamtown near Newcastle.
The aerodrome was abandoned after World War II.
References
- ^ "Appendix F - World War II Aerodromes and Landing Grounds in NSW" (PDF). NSW Heritage Office. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 March 2012. Retrieved 12 April 2012.
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