RAAF Base Amberley

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RAAF Base Amberley

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Australia's largest and busiest Royal Australian Air Force base.

Opened

1940

Location

Ipswich, Australia

RAAF Base Amberley is a major military air base located southwest of Ipswich in Queensland, Australia. It serves as the primary base for the Royal Australian Air Force's combat aircraft, including the F/A-18F Super Hornet, EA-18G Growler, and F-35A Lightning II squadrons. The base is home to several key RAAF units, including No. 82 Wing and No. 6 Wing, making it central to Australia's air combat capabilities. It also supports logistics, maintenance, and training functions critical to the RAAF's operational readiness. As a restricted military installation, RAAF Base Amberley is not open to commercial passenger traffic. The base occasionally hosts public air shows and defence-related events that allow limited civilian access.

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›RAAF Base Amberley is the largest air base in Australia by area.
›It is home to Australia's F-35A Lightning II stealth fighter jets.
›The base was established during World War II and played a significant role in the Pacific theatre.
›No. 36 Squadron, operating C-17A Globemaster III strategic transport aircraft, is based here.
›The base houses the Air Warfare Centre, responsible for advanced air combat training and doctrine.

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RAAF Base Amberley is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military airbase located 8 km (5.0 mi) southwest of Ipswich in Queensland, Australia and 50 km (31 mi) southwest of the Brisbane CBD. It is the largest military airbase in Australia.

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