Port Pirie RAAF Base

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Key information

Memorial Name:
Port Pirie RAAF Base
Address:

Aerodrome Road
Pirie East SA 5540
Australia

Memorial Type:
Stone
Conflicts:
  • Second World War, 1939–45
Dedication Date:
Memorial Designer:
Unknown
Publicly accessible

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Stories

Bellman Hangar Mural
Story

Sam Brooks - Mural Artist Statement

My aim for this painting was to focus on the local people of Port Pirie and their involvement in the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS).

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

Fairey Battle K4926
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Bomb explodes No. 2 Bombing and Gunnery School

In the early stages of the Empire Air Training Scheme, it was planned to allocate some 900 aircraft to Australia for training purposes including 500 Avro Ansons and 400 Fairey B

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

Recruitment Poster RAAF WW2
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Empire Air Training Scheme

An official announcement of Australia's initial contribution to the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS), was made by Prime Minister Menzies on the 16th Decembe

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

CAC Wirraway
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No. 2 Operational Training Unit

During World War II, the RAAF established several operational training units (OTUs) to convert recently graduated pilots from advanced trainers to combat aircraft, and to a

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

Classroom interior revealing trigonometry, charts and aerial photographs.
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No.3 Aerial Observers School

¹ On the 9th of December 1943, No. 2 Bombing & Gunnery School (2 BAGS) was formally redesignated No. 3 Aerial Observers School (3 AOS).

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

Fairey Battle Mark 1
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No. 2 Bombing & Gunnery School

No. 2 Bombing & Gunnery School (2 BAGS) was officially formed on the 15th June 1941 to provide bombing and aerial gunnery training for pilots.

Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.

Photos

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Author: RSL (Port Pirie Sub Branch) Inc.