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Next date: Saturday, 15 March 2025 | 10:00 AM to 02:00 PM
See the second world war through an artist’s eyes. Max Dupain photographed RAAF Rathmines and the Australian experience of the second world war while serving as a camouflage officer. Discover Dupain’s little known wartime work in this original Rathmines Heritage Centre exhibition.
Rathmines Heritage Centre is open every Saturday and Sunday, 10am-2pm.
Based in Rathmines Theatre, Rathmines Heritage Centre hosts a range of exhibitions focused on the history of Rathmines RAAF base and the wider story of Lake Mac during World War II.
Rathmines RAAF seaplane base played an essential role in the defence of Australia during WWII. From 1939 – 1962 thousands of people and hundreds of seaplanes operated and trained at the base. Rathmines RAAF seaplane base is the most intact surviving example of its type in Australia. Established in 1939 the base was the main centre for training during World War II. It was the largest flying boat base established in Australia and considered to be the ‘headquarters’ of flying boat operations during the war.
The exhibition is also available to view is available to view on demand and during special events. Please email artsculture&tourisminfo@lakemac.nsw.gov.au for more information.
Image: RAAF 011-119 open hull workboat motoring into RAAF Rathmines Max Dupain Circa 1942-1944 Reproduction of a black and white photographic print Collection of the State Library of NSW Mitchell Library ON 609/Box 12/nos. 800-889
Rathmines Heritage Centre, Stilling St, Rathmines, Rathmines 2283 View in Google Maps
Stilling St, Rathmines , Rathmines 2283
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