The newly refurbished RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre (RTAHC) contains artefact-led stories of service in our Air Force from its genesis in the Australian Flying Corps, through the Second World War and Cold War to today.
Several hundred carefully curated and captioned images are presented alongside narrative history and cultural heritage artefacts, allowing visitors to learn about the history of aviation in the Townsville area from the 1920s to present.
Significant content is on the air war effort during the Second World War and its impact on the local community. Highlights include the bombing of Townsville and allied efforts with the United States Army Air Force.
Static display aircraft include transport aircraft Caribou A4-285, Vietnam-era Iroquois A2-766, pilot trainers CAC Winjeel A85-403 and PC-9/A(F) A23-022, and fighter aircraft Dassault Mirage IIIO A3-55.
Opening hours
The RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre is open:
- 9am to 12 noon every Tuesday and Thursday
- 9am to 3pm each Sunday.
Entry is free and no bookings are required.
Location
RAAF Base Townsville
487 Ingham Rd
Garbutt QLD 4814
Contact
Volunteers
For more information about volunteering at the RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre, please email rta.hc@defence.gov.au with the subject “Volunteer” or fill in an application at https://app.betterimpact.com/PublicOrganization/e608f7d1-1ad6-4f98-a3ff-edb34c834bdc/1