RAAF Command was the main operational arm of the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. The command was formed in September 1942 and by April 1943 comprised 27 squadrons, including units from
Air Vice Marshal Bill Bostock (right) with Australian I Corps commander Lieutenant General Sir Leslie Morshead (centre) and US Rear Admiral Forrest B. Royal at Morotai, April 1945
Southern Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force during World War II. It was formed in March 1940, and initially controlled units located
Air Commodore Wrigley, inaugural AOC Southern Area, March 1940