RAAF Museum, Point Cook

Name: RAAF Museum
Address: Point Cook Road, RAAF Base Williams, Point Cook, 3030, Australia
Telephone: +61 3 9256 1040

#1 among attractions in Point Cook

Top attraction, History museum, Military museum, Museum

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RAAF Museum is the official museum of the Royal Australian Air Force, the second oldest air force in the world, located at RAAF Williams Point Cook, Victoria, Australia which is the oldest continuously operating Military Air Base in the world. The museum displays aircraft of significance to the RAAF from its inception as the Australian Flying Corps to the present. At the direction of Air Marshal Sir George Jones, the RAAF Museum was formed in 1952 and fell under the administration of Headquarters Point Cook until 1988 when it became a separate unit of the RAAF. It is currently overseen by the force's Air Training Wing. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1952 (72 years ago)Coordinates: 37°55'47"S, 144°44'56"E

Address

Point Cook Road, RAAF Base WilliamsWyndham (Point Cook)Point Cook 3030 Australia

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+61 3 9256 1040

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Day trips

RAAF Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Cycling, Bike path
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