 100_0482 |
Commonwealth |
Boomerang |
This stubby little fighter was the result of the urgent need for Australia to protect itself from Japanese attacks after Pearl Harbor. It was based on available North American Texan components and was quickly put into production. It was tough and maneuverable, and gave valuable ground support. |

100_0449 |
Commonwealth |
CA-3 Wirraway |
This Aussie trainer was also used as a bomber, fighter, ground attack and reconnaissance plane. |
 100_0539 |
Commonwealth |
CA-15 |
This excellent Australian-designed fighter bore a passing resemblance to the Mustang. Only one prototype was built. |

100_0563 |
Commonwealth |
Wackett |
A trainer named after its designer. Built from scratch. |

100_0566 |
Commonwealth |
Woomera |
Australia built its own torpedo bomber, but development was slow and it never reached production. Built from scratch. |

100_0533 |
De Havilland |
Mosquito FB VI |
Australia undertook the construction of its own Mosquitoes. This is one of their fighter-bomber models. |