No. 44 Wing | |
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Active | 1942–44 2000–current |
Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
Role | Air traffic control |
Part of | Surveillance and Response Group |
Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Williamtown |
Motto(s) | Steadfastness |
No. 44 Wing is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) wing responsible for providing air traffic control services to the Australian Defence Force. It directly commands two squadrons, which in turn command eleven air traffic control flights located across the country at nine RAAF bases, HMAS Albatross (Naval Air Station) and Oakey Army Aviation Centre. The wing was formed during World War II, in December 1942, and was disbanded in August 1944. It was re-established in its current form in November 2000.