The RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre, located at RAAF Base Wagga in Forest Hill, NSW, offers a comprehensive look into the Royal Australian Air Force’s history and its significant involvement in the Riverina region. The Centre features both indoor and outdoor exhibits, including aircraft such as the Mirage, a Korean War Meteor, a Vietnam War Canberra representing over seventy years of RAAF flying history.
RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre
Sturt Highway
Forest Hill NSW 2651
+61 2 5950 7240
Saturday – Thursday 10:00 – 16:00
Closed Friday
Free admission
The RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre is located in the old Guard House at the entrance to RAAF Base Wagga at Forest Hill, ten kilometres east of the CBD of Wagga Wagga, along the Sturt Highway. The entrance to the base is easily recognisable by the static aircraft on display next to the Aviation Heritage Centre. These aircraft are completely accessible for visitors to view and photograph.
Aircraft collection
Commonwealth CA.25 Winjeel A85-403 Royal Australian Air Force
| A85-403
A94-982 A3-41 A84-235 A77-871 | Commonwealth CA.25 Winjeel
Commonwealth CA.27 Sabre Mk.32 Dassault Mirage IIIO English Electric Canberra Mk.20 Gloster Meteor F.8 |
The RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre is housed in the original guardhouse, the first building established at RAAF Base Wagga in 1940, adding historical significance to the venue. Visitors can explore various themed rooms showcasing Air Force heritage artifacts, photographs, and documents that highlight the activities of the region during World War II and subsequent years.
Commonwealth CA.25 Winjeel A85-403 Royal Australian Air Force
Commonwealth CA.27 Sabre Mk.32 A94-982 Royal Australian Air Force
Dassault Mirage IIIO A3-41 Royal Australian Air Force
English Electric Canberra Mk.20 A84-235 Royal Australian Air Force
Gloster Meteor F.8 A77-871 Royal Australian Air Force
Rolls-Royce Viper
RAAF Wagga Aviation Heritage Centre
Ex Wagga Wagga, Bolton Park
de Havilland Vampire T.35 A79-612 Royal Australian Air Force
de Havilland Vampire T.35 A79-612 Royal Australian Air Force
Photos Les Spearman