WebRAAF 77 Squadron Detachment, Labuan North Borneo, October/November 1965. Six No. 77 Squadron RAAF Sabre aircraft led by the Commanding Officer Wing Commander Les … WebWhile there is also reference to Maralinga and Woomera in South Australia, most refer to Butterworth, Malaysia and Edinburgh, South Australia. I thank those ex-British R.A.F. Firefighters who contribute to this page especially Tom Mc Crorie who sent the first photos. Tom resides in Scotland - 26 miles from Inverness.

Members of RAAF Butterworth Forces Reunited

An airfield at Butterworth was originally established in 1939 by the RAF on a “care and maintenance” basis. In October 1941, RAF Butterworth was officially opened as part of Great Britain's World War II plans for defending the Malayan Peninsula against the threat of invasion by the Imperial Japanese forces. During the Japanese invasion of Malaya in December 1941, the airfield came under attack from ai… WebIn 1957, the RAF transferred the control of the base to the Royal Australian Air Force and it was promptly renamed as RAAF Butterworth, the base became the home to numerous Australian fighter and bomber squadrons stationed in Malaya during the Cold War era.Two of the notable RAAF units were 3 Sqn and 77 Sqn which saw service with their CAC … patricia addington

Royal Australian Air Force Base - Military Base in Butterworth

http://www.bloodhoundmkii.org.uk/33S.htm WebThe following pics were taken by Denis Wood, who was a Radtech G at Butterworth in 1958. First Sabre to arrive at Butterworth, 2nd November, 1958 Denis joined the RAAF as a Radio Trade Apprentice in 1953, (on 7 Appy). He was posted to Butterworth in April 1958 and at the time he took these photos he was an LAC - RAD/TECH WebA recent photo of the original school sign, at the Point Cook Museum - taken in 2012. Badges, Medallions, Miscellaneous items. Early '70s ... RAAF Butterworth Yacht Club … patricia a cuzco quizlet