Return to former airfield

This May marks the 60th anniversary of a vital WWII airfield.

Ships such as HMAS Bombo and HMAS Coongoola provided yeoman service taking equipment and stores to the remote Anjo Peninsula in WA, helping in the construction of the Truscott airfield.

The long runway, taxiways and parking bays, along with associated infrastructure, were completed in 1944. Liberator bombers, supported by fighters, soon operated from the airfield harrying the Japanese and securing GEN MacArthur’s left flank.

Lives were lost in the bush outside the base when RAAF Liberator A 72-160 crashed on take-off on May 20, 1945.

Despite its remoteness, those who built and served at Truscott are invited to attend the 60th anniversary reunion.

The reunion will span Saturday May 15 to Saturday May 22. For any RAN members wishing to attend,contact Howard Young, PO Box 1108, Kununurra, WA 6743. Phone 08 9168 1653 or email truscott@wn.com.au

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