RAAF Base Williamtown is at the centre of a multimillion-dollar infrastructure modernisation and upgrade program in order to better support the arrival of the RAAFs fleet of F-35A Joint Strike Fighters and other force multiplying capabilities, like the E-7A Wedgetail Airborne Early Warning, Command & Control aircraft. During the 1950s and 1960s works included a new Control Tower (19581961), a new parachute tower, new bomb dump buildings, a compound of 16 Nissen Huts, new two-storey brick quarters for non-married officers and a second series of brick sleeping quarters for 532 airmen. It seems you are using an outdated web browser not supported [1], As at July 2002, all buildings and structures, with the possible exception of redundant underground fuel tanks and early runway remnants, appeared to be maintained in good order. No. Australian construction company Hansen Yuncken upgraded the facilities of the RAAF Williamtown base under a $92m contract awarded by the Department of Defence (DoD), Australia. The base was initially served by four runways, each 1,100m (3,600ft) in length to meet the needs of the Williamtown Flying School. Prime Minister Morrison said, This is about protecting and securing Australias interests but its also creating jobs and driving investment right here in the Hunter and across the country too. RAAF Wedgetail E-7A simulator receives update | Shephard [The upgrades] will make the place a lot more functional and a lot more modern, and able to house the high security arrangements we need for such a modern strike fighter.. (Trades & Services) Booosst Electrical, Data and Security has an excellent work culture and is a preferred place to work in NSW and Victoria. 49 Medowie Road This strategic role was reinforced in 1950 by the construction of the first concrete runway in Australia. The following are based at RAAF Base Williamtown. 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We care about the protection of your data. The first airmen's brick dormitory block was erected in 1955 followed the alignments of the earlier road system. RAAF Base Williamtown - Wikipedia Updated: COVID-19 case at RAAF base Williamtown confirmed Airports in italics have scheduled service, No. 26 (City of Newcastle) Squadron RAAFis a Royal Australian Air ForceReserve squadron, headquartered at RAAF Base Williamtownin New South Wales, Australia. The base has been in operation since the late 1930s, and was kept as the countrys main fighter base after WWII a purpose it has retained since. 44 wing controls the 11 ATC stations across Australia. You can use your existing password to login, or if you can't remember it, you can reset it using the link provided here. 78 (Fighter) Wing. RAAF Base Tindal | Air Force Three prefabricated Bellman hangars are in their original location, defining the original aprons serving Runway No.1. The extension of the door supports beyond the shell of the building allowed maximum access to the usable spaces. The Royal Australian Air Force is proud to have been a part of the Hunter since the late 1930s when the Defence Practice Area was first designated at Williamtown. An initial team of 32 technicians has already recruited to provide airframe maintenance and sustainment, with hopes F-35 MOR will eventually create 360 BAE jobs over the next 10 years. With an already-busy civil airport, along with existing military aircraft noise emanating from the Williamtown site, Air Commodore Steve Roberton says residents of the Port Stephens area have been extensively consulted on the works and the transforming role of the base. Exclusive: Qantas takes delivery of new 787 after 2-year delay, AucklandBeijing flights to finally return, Baltik Air takes on Malaysia Airlines on AdelaideKuala Lumpur, Cracks that caused wing to break off biplane were hidden, Executive greed: Parting shots from unions as Joyce nears Qantas exit, Learmonth among RAAF bases to share $2bn in upgrades, Skyportz to offer air taxi charging stations for private buildings, RAAF should eye AI integration to beef up capability, RAAF reforms legendary 100 Squadron to fly warbirds. 06/02/2020. 92 wing. [citation needed] RAAF Williamtown is the home to Fighter World, a museum dedicated to Australian fighter aircraft. [1], The base was officially opened in February 1941, participating in the Empire Air Training Scheme as a mustering centre for airmen. RAAF Base Williamtown 4 Operational Training Unit was located at Williamtown from October 1942 until the unit was disbanded in April 1944. The central emergency power station provides the required electricity to the entire base. Group Captain Peter Cluff, ofRAAF Base Williamtown, said the prominent display of the Indigenous art and stories was a symbol of the admiration and respect that exists between the baseand the Worimi people. 335 Squadron Australian Air Force Cadets, Airborne Early Warning Control System Program Office, Ground Telecommunications Equipment Systems Program Office, This page was last edited on 22 March 2023, at 01:29. The Williamtown RAAF Base Group is a heritage-listed group of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) buildings and other items at RAAF Base Williamtown in New South Wales, Australia. In an article published by Robert Virtue (with Aaron Keraney) for ABC news Newcastle in May 6, 2015, the program of construction was highlighted. RAAF Base Williamtown Heritage Centre | Air Force Mentions of environmental sustainability decreased by 51% in the aerospace, defence & security industry in Q3 2022, Whos saying what? The steel framed control tower replaced the earlier tower. The facility will perform MRO work on four of Australias fleet of 33 F-35s this year, with plans that it could also welcome other nations aircraft in future.