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
Northern Area Command (RAAF)
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Northern 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 1941, and covered northern Australia and Papua
Air Commodore Lukis (centre), who served as Air Officer Commanding Northern Area throughout its existence, with Group Captains Bill Garing (left) and Harry Cobby in Townsville, Queensland