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Saving Australia’s Aviation Heritage | Adelaide News
Aviation fans are rallying to save RAAF Base Point Cook, Australia’s historic military aviation birthplace since 1914, from being sold to private developers. Despite government claims of soaring maintenance costs and plans to fund defense upgrades in the north, the base—home to vintage planes and a cherished museum—is seen as culturally irreplaceable. Volunteers keep the aircraft flying in spirit, while critics fear losing heritage. A proposed community trust model, like Sydney’s Harbour Federation Trust, could preserve the site for public use and nature. The government says heritage will be…
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