Point Cook RAAF Base
Point Cook, Victoria
The Point Cook RAAF Base was established in 1914 as the Central Flying School for the Australian Flying Corp and later in 1921 became the site for the formation of the Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Naval Air Service.
This decommissioned RAAF base has an important place in Australian aviation history. It remains the oldest airfield in Australia and home of the RAAF Museum.
It is the site of many Australian 'firsts' including the departure point for the first North-South, and non stop East-West crossings, as well as the first circumnavigation of the continent.
This commission was undertaken to explore and optimise the potential future development in the airport precinct while preserving the heritage qualities of the base.
Different options such as tourist facilities, commercial uses, and aviation training are assessed, all in light of the retention of the historical nature of the site.
This decommissioned RAAF base has an important place in Australian aviation history. It remains the oldest airfield in Australia and home of the RAAF Museum.
It is the site of many Australian 'firsts' including the departure point for the first North-South, and non stop East-West crossings, as well as the first circumnavigation of the continent.
This commission was undertaken to explore and optimise the potential future development in the airport precinct while preserving the heritage qualities of the base.
Different options such as tourist facilities, commercial uses, and aviation training are assessed, all in light of the retention of the historical nature of the site.