No. 85 Wing RAAF
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| 85WG | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Service | RAAF | ||
| Parent Unit | Air Lift Group | ||
| Role | ALG Training | ||
| Formed | March 10, 1945 | ||
| Headquarters | RAAF Base Richmond | ||
| Units | |||
| 285 Squadron | |||
| AMTDU | |||
No. 85 Wing is a Royal Australian Air Force wing. The wing is responsible for planning and coordinating training for the RAAF's Air Lift Group.
[edit] History
No. 85 Wing was first formed on 10 March 1945 at RAAF Base Amberley as a heavy bomber wing. The Wing commanded the B-24 Liberator-equipped No. 12 Squadron and No. 99 Squadron as well as No. 31 Air Stores Park and No. 85 Operational Base Unit until it was disbanded on 19 November 1945. No. 85 Wing was reformed on 1 August 1999 at RAAF Base Richmond to command several training units.
