No. 85 Wing RAAF

No. 85 Wing RAAF: 85WG

Active March 10, 1945

Branch RAAF

Role Air Lift Group training

Part of Air Lift Group

Garrison/HQ RAAF Base Richmond

No.85 Wing

Components
285 Squadron
AMTDU

No. 85 Wing is a Royal Australian Air Force wing. The wing is responsible for planning and coordinating training for the RAAF's Air Lift Group.

History

No. 85 Wing was formed on 10 March 1945 at RAAF Base Amberley as a heavy bomber wing. It commanded the B-24 Liberator-equipped No. 12 Squadron and No. 99 Squadron, as well as No. 31 Air Stores Park and No. 85 Operational Base Unit, until it was disbanded on 19 November 1945. No. 85 Wing was reformed on 1 August 1999 at RAAF Base Richmond to command several training units.

References

No. 85 Wing official website

Categories:
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RAAF wings

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