Historical information
This was the main target used for bombing and strafing practice during WWII by trainees at the RAAF Air School at Nhill.
Significance
Original target from the bombing range. Other temporary wooden targets were used but this is the only original target that now exists.
Physical description
This target is made of 10mm steel plate. Two circles approximately 1.5 metres in diameter are slotted and joined at right angles so that when viewed from a distance would always appear as a round ball. Includes four support stays approx. 14 foot long 3" steel pipe with flattened ends.
Inscriptions & markings
It is marked in several places due to being hit by bombs.
