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RAAF area commands
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Area commands were the major operational and administrative formations of the Royal Australian Air Force between 1940 and 1954. Established in response to the outbreak of World War II, they underpinne
Air Vice-Marshal Goble, who proposed a functional command system for the RAAF in 1940
Air Vice-Marshal Goble, who proposed a functional command system for the RAAF in 1940
Air Chief Marshal Burnett (right), who instituted the RAAF's area command system in 1940–41, with Air Vice-Marshals Jones (left) and Bostock (centre),
Air Chief Marshal Burnett (right), who instituted the RAAF's area command system in 1940–41, with Air Vice-Marshals Jones (left) and Bostock (centre), May 1942
Air Marshal Hardman, who instituted the RAAF's functional command system
Air Marshal Hardman, who instituted the RAAF's functional command system
RAAF higher organisation as at August 1945
RAAF higher organisation as at August 1945
Southern Area Command (RAAF)
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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
RAAF area commands
…commands and their responsibilities evolved over time according to changing circumstances. The RAAF established four commands to begin with in 1940–41: Southern Area, Central Area, Western Area, and Northern Area. They oversaw most of the operations, training and maintenance within their boundaries. A concession to…
Air Commodore Wrigley, inaugural AOC Southern Area, March 1940
Air Commodore Wrigley, inaugural AOC Southern Area, March 1940