19/06/2026
✈️ STEP BACK IN TIME AT NHILL'S WWII AIR TRAINING BASE
Did you know more than 10,000 servicemen and women passed through Nhill during World War II?
Built in 1941 as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme, the Nhill RAAF Base once housed up to 1,000 personnel at a time. Pilots, navigators, mechanics, radio operators, engineers, chaplains, dentists and support staff all trained and worked here before the base was decommissioned in 1946.
Now, thanks to funds raised through Nhill's monthly Book Fair, new plaques have been installed along the 1.4km Heritage Walk at the aerodrome, bringing this fascinating chapter of local history to life.
As you walk the trail, you'll discover photos and stories of the original buildings that once stood on the site. While most were sold and relocated after the war, many can still be found on farms and in towns across the district today.
The Bellman Hangar, Aero Club rooms and Flight Office remain as lasting reminders of Nhill's important role in Australia's wartime history.
📍 Heritage Walk – Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre
🚶 1.4km self-guided walk
🕙 Open weekends 10am–4pm
📞 Other times by appointment: 0490 657 770
A huge thank you to everyone who supports the Book Fair. Every book purchased helps preserve local history and supports tourism in our region.
Have you done the Heritage Walk yet??
