About This Unit
HQ North-Eastern Area Command was one of several geographically based commands raised by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) during World War II. It covered central and northern Queensland, and Papua New Guinea. It was formed in January 1942 and covered the whole of northern Australia and Papua. Headquartered at Townsville, Queensland, North-Eastern Area Command was primarily responsible for air defence, aerial reconnaissance and protection of the sea lanes within its boundaries.
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