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RAAF Base Woomera

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RAAF Base Woomera, or RAAF Woomera Airfield, is an operational Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military airbase located within the RAAF Woomera Range Complex, situated approximately north of the Village, in South Australia, Australia. [1]

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Adelaide

Adelaide is the capital city of the state of South Australia, and the fifth-most populous city of Australia.

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Aerodrome

An aerodrome (Commonwealth English) or airdrome (American English) is a location from which aircraft flight operations take place, regardless of whether they involve air cargo, passengers, or neither.

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Aeronautical Information Publication

In aviation, an Aeronautical Information Publication (or AIP) is defined by the International Civil Aviation Organization as a publication issued by or with the authority of a state and containing aeronautical information of a lasting character essential to air navigation.

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Ansett Australia

Ansett Australia was a major Australian airline group, based in Melbourne.

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Asphalt

Asphalt, also known as bitumen, is a sticky, black, and highly viscous liquid or semi-solid form of petroleum.

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Australian Defence Force

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is the military organisation responsible for the defence of Australia.

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Boeing 747

The Boeing 747 is an American wide-body commercial jet airliner and cargo aircraft, often referred to by its original nickname, "Jumbo Jet".

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Boeing C-17 Globemaster III

The Boeing C-17 Globemaster III is a large military transport aircraft.

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British Aerospace 146

The British Aerospace 146 (also BAe 146) is a short-haul airliner and a regional airliner that was manufactured in the United Kingdom by British Aerospace, later part of BAE Systems.

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Defence Science and Technology Group

The Defence Science and Technology Group (abbreviated as DST Group or DST) is part of the Australian Department of Defence dedicated to providing science and technology support for Australia's defence and national security needs.

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Department of Defence (Australia)

The Department of Defence is a department of the Government of Australia charged with the responsibility to defend Australia and its national interests.

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Department of Supply

The Department of Supply was an Australian government department that existed between March 1950 and June 1974.

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Douglas C-47 Skytrain

The Douglas C-47 Skytrain or Dakota (RAF designation) is a military transport aircraft developed from the civilian Douglas DC-3 airliner.

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GAF Jindivik

The GAF Jindivik is a target drone produced by the Australian Government Aircraft Factories (GAF).

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Gravel

Gravel is a loose aggregation of rock fragments.

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Hangar

A hangar is a closed building structure to hold aircraft, or spacecraft.

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John Fullerton Evetts

Lieutenant General Sir John Fullerton Evetts CB, CBE, MC (30 June 1891 – 1988) was a senior British Army officer.

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Len Beadell

Leonard (Len) Beadell OAM BEM FIEMS (21 April 1923 – 12 May 1995) was a surveyor, road builder, bushman, artist and author, responsible for constructing over 6000 km of roads and opening up isolated desert areas (some 2.5 million square kilometres) of central Australia from 1947 to 1963.

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List of airports in South Australia

This is a list of airports in the Australian state of South Australia.

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List of Royal Australian Air Force installations

This is a list of current and previous Royal Australian Air Force airstrips, aerodromes and bases.

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Lockheed C-5 Galaxy

The Lockheed C-5 Galaxy is a large military transport aircraft originally designed and built by Lockheed, and now maintained and upgraded by its successor, Lockheed Martin.

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McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet

The McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft (hence the F/A designation).

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Military air base

A military air base (sometimes referred to as a military airfield, military airport, air force station, air force base or short air base) is an aerodrome (military base) used by a military force for the operation of military aircraft.

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New South Wales

New South Wales (abbreviated as NSW) is a state on the east coast of:Australia.

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Parliament of Australia

The Parliament of Australia (officially the Federal Parliament; also known as the Commonwealth Parliament or just Parliament) is the legislative branch of the government of Australia.

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RAAF Base Edinburgh

RAAF Base Edinburgh is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military airbase located in Edinburgh, north of the centre of Adelaide, South Australia, in Australia The base is primarily home to No 92 Wing and their Lockheed AP-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft that conduct surveillance operations throughout Australia's region of interest.

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RAAF Base Uranquinty

RAAF Base Uranquinty was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) base located at Uranquinty, New South Wales.

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RAAF Woomera Range Complex

The RAAF Woomera Range Complex (WRC) is a major Australian military and civil aerospace facility and operation located in South Australia, approximately north-west of Adelaide.

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Royal Air Force

The Royal Air Force (RAF) is the United Kingdom's aerial warfare force.

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Royal Australian Air Force

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), formed March 1921, is the aerial warfare branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

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Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia

The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS, informally known as The Flying Doctor) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world.

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South Australia

South Australia (abbreviated as SA) is a state in the southern central part of Australia.

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Redirects here:

RAAF Airfield Woomera (YPWR), RAAF Woomera, RAAF Woomera Airfield, Woomera Airfield, Woomera Airport, YPWR.

References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RAAF_Base_Woomera

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