This project displays the WW2 contribution featuring aircraft & the squadrons that were based here.
CAC Boomerang
Currently under restoration
-Pilot stories/photos WANTED
Static display
Stories/ parts WANTED
Auster J2 Arrow
Static/flying display
Return to airworthy
DH82 Tiger Moth
Project aircraft
Parts/Pilot stories/photos WANTED
bristol Beaufort
Undercarriage display
First Aircraft to land at Mareeba
Stories/ undercarriage & wheel parts WANTED
Bell P39 Airacobra
Local aircraft sections from recovered aircraft
Stories/Parts WANTED
Boeing Stearman
WW2 Training Aircraft
Return to airworthy condition
North American Yale
Empire Training Scheme Aircraft
Restoration project
Propellor 2D30 hub 6101 blades WANTED
B17 Flying Fortress
Local aircraft sections from recovered aircraft
Stories/Parts WANTED
military uniforms badges & MEMORABILIA
Range of military uniforms, badges & much more worn by service persons in WW2
B24 Engine Cowl
B24 Liberator aircraft display
library – magazines & books
A range of books, magazines & flyers from 1930’s onwards.
Books, magazines & photos WANTED