Aircraft on plinth at Amberley Air Force Base, Ipswich, 1971

Creator Details

TitleAircraft on plinth at Amberley Air Force Base, Ipswich, 1971Date Created1971PhotographerKerry Paul Smith (1950-2025)AcknowledgementKerry Smith

Location

SuburbAmberleyCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinates^[1]

Description

DescriptionThis is De Havilland 'Vampire' jet fighter that was in service with No. 23 Squadron late 1950s early 1960s and was mounted outside the original RAAF Amberley guard-house and entrance gate. This has since been removed. The airframe was made of spruce and balsa wood and 'doped' fabric skin so was not suitable for external display and did not hold up to the weather conditions. Amberley commenced operations as a RAAF base on 17 June 1940 with Squadron Leader S.A.C.Campbell as its first Commanding Officer. The first RAAF plane arrived in July, a Moth Minor of the No 24 Squadron. Several Australian-built Wirraways arrived a few days later. References (offline)Information from RAAF Amberley BaseInformation taken from: R.Buchanan, Ipswich in the 20th century; celebrating 100 years as a city 1904-2004, 2004.

Connections

Government & Non-Government OrganisationsRAAF Base AmberleyCurated CollectionsMonuments & Memorials

Subjects

SubjectsArmed forcesAir forcesMonuments & memorialsFlowersGardensAircraftMilitary

Asset Details

Reference IDqips-2009-09-15-0096Asset TypeImage - JpegImages, Maps and Artefacts (Trove mapping field)imageColour or Black & White ImageColourPhysical DescriptionColour SlideCopyright NoticeTo use this image, please contact the Picture Ipswich Digital Archivist.CopyrightPicture Ipswich Copyright Information

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Amberley

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RAAF Base Amberley

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Monuments & Memorials

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Aircraft on plinth at Amberley Air Force Base, Ipswich, 1971