This is Gorrie_14ARD - Gorrie was and Aircraft Repair Depot that was in use by the allied forces in the PTO during WWII.
If you have my old 14ARD@Gorrie base, Remove it before installing this base.
History of Gorrie Airfield.
The RAAF complex and airstrip north of Larrimah was named after Flying Officer Pete Gorrie, who was killed on operations in the Celebes on 12 January, 1942 while flying a Hudson Bomber.
Construction on the Aerodrome commenced on 15 December 1942 by No.1 . Flight Engineering Construction Section. The strip was ready for operation on 26 April 1943 and ongoing development of the complex was effected by RAAF No. 8 Airfield Construction Squadron and the Victorian Roads Branch. The American authorities contributed 400,000.00 for the project. Gorrie was established as an important echelon center. Out of the flight range of Japanese bombers. Gorrie was base to RAAF 14 Aircraft Repair Depot (ARD). And RAAF 55 Operational base unit.
These units serviced every type of aircraft in the territory. Field teams from Gorrie traveled around the territory repairing and recovering crashed and unserviceable aircraft.
As the major aircraft and vehicle maintenance depot in the territory, the airfield was constantly busy. For example, in September 1943 some 110 aircraft used the airstrip and by January 1944 this number had risen to 298. At the height of its operation Gorrie was home to 6,000 servicemen.
Building infrastructure included 90 Sidney Williams Huts; 8 Bellman hangers, recreational huts, barracks and messes.
From February 1945 and the close of war Gorrie Gradually diminished in strategic and operational significance. It finally closed on 29 October 1945.
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE INVOLVED WITH THE CREATION OF THIS BASE.
Stovall; for the Photoreal.
Ironhand; for the custom buildings.
Mark Schimmer; for his military objects.
Guy Diotte for his Static objects.
And everyone who tested the base. Thank everyone for the help.
Enjoy everyone.
Trucker17.
