Eastern Area Command (RAAF)
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Eastern Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. It was formed in May 1942, and controlled units located in New South
Air Vice Marshal Anderson (pictured in 1940), inaugural AOC Eastern Area
Leon Lachal (pictured in 1940), AOC Eastern Area twice in 1945–47
Air Vice Marshal McCauley, the last AOC Eastern Area, c. October 1953
Western Area Command (RAAF)
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Western Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. It was formed in January 1941, and controlled RAAF units located in
Air Commodore De La Rue (braided cap), inaugural AOC Western Area, inspecting pilot trainees, c. 1941