As Williamtown Air Base marks its milestone of 80 years in 2021, it is also a momentous occasion for the Royal Australian Air Force as a whole. It is 100 years since the founding of the Australian Air Force, which was officially formed on March 31, 1921. Following approval from the King, which came on August 13, it became known as the Royal Australian Air Force.
Australia's air power had began with the Australian Flying Corps, which fought in the Middle East and Western Front in World War I, but now the military arm had official recognition.
In its early years, the Air Force was an integral part of aerial surveying of Australia and bases began to be established in key locations around the country. RAAF Base Williamtown, with its strategic position north of Newcastle, was established in February 1941...MORE
