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Werribee Satellite Aerodrome

Cnr Princes Highway & Farm Road,, WERRIBEE VIC 3030 - Property No B4121

The Werribee Satellite Aerodrome complex consists of the airfield, the surviving Hangars 1, 2, 4 and 5, and the former workshop building, built in 1942 for the Pacific War campaign. The Second World War accommodation and administration part of the complex have been demolished. The timber truss design of the hangars originated in the United States. They used steel sheer connectors to produce clear spans of 130 feet (39.6m) and 96 feet (29.3m). Hangars 1 and 2, with ... more

B4121

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