Lockhart River Airport
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Lockhart River Airport (Template:Comma separated entries) (also known as Iron Range Airport) is an airport in Lockhart River, Queensland, Australia, located approximately Script error: No such module "convert". north of Cairns on the eastern coast of Cape York Peninsula. Being so remote with the road to Lockhart River being unpassable during the tropical wet season, the airport provides a vital transport hub for the community as well as being the only means of freighting in critical medical and other supplies during the summer months.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
History
The airport was constructed during World War II, and was used as a bomber and communications base for many years. Known World War II United States Army Air Forces Fifth Air Force units assigned to Iron Range Airport were:Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
- 22d Bombardment Group, (29 September 1942 – 4 February 1943)
- 19th Bombardment Squadron, (15 September 1942 – 4 February 1943) B-26 Marauder
- 33d Bombardment Squadron, (29 September 1942 – 4 February 1943) B-26 Marauder
- 90th Bombardment Group, (November 1942 – February 1943) (Headquarters)
- 64th Bombardment Squadron (43d Bombardment Group), (12 October – 8 November 1942) B-17 Flying Fortress
- 65th Bombardment Squadron (43d Bombardment Group), (13 October – 7 November 1942) B-17 Flying Fortress
- 403d Bombardment Squadron (43d Bombardment Group), (17 October – 23 November 1942) B-17 Flying Fortress
In addition, the 479th Service Squadron provided supplies for the B-26 and B-17s assigned to the airport, as well as operating a repair and maintenance depot for B-24 Liberator aircraft.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
Airlines and destinations
Accidents and incidents
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". On 7 May 2005 a Fairchild Metroliner aircraft crashed Script error: No such module "convert". north-west of Lockhart River Airport, killing all 15 people on board. The aircraft had flown from Bamaga and was preparing to land at the airport.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".
See also
References
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