Black and White photograph, Possibly Dept of Defence photograph, Nhill RAAF Base

Historical information

The Nhill RAAF Base was built during WWII as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS Scheme)

Significance

This is believed to be the first aerial photo taken of the RAAF Base.

Physical description

Aerial photograph of the Nhill RAAF base thought to be taken late 1941 or early 1942. Notice that only two of five Bellman Hangers have been built and trees have not been planted along the driveway into the base.

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