Werribee Satellite Aerodrome Hangers

Two out of an original five hangars constructed using timber roof trusses during World War II remain on the site of the Werribee Satellite Aerodrome south west of Melbourne. These hangars are of similar design but represent two sizes – Hangar 1 has a span of 130 feet (40 metres) whilst the smaller Hangar 2 has a span of 96 feet (29 metres).

Hangar 2 currently houses the B-24 Liberator Memorial Restoration Australia Inc project which has seen the restoration of an RAAF Liberator heavy bomber A72-176 in recent years.

Hangar at Werribee Satellite Aerodrome under construction, 1942
Source: B-24 Liberator Restoration Australia

Hangar at Werribee Satellite Aerodrome
Source: Owen Peake

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Engineering Heritage Recognition Program

Marker Type	Engineering Engineering Marker (EHM)
Award Date	13 July 2014
Heritage Significance	The hangars are unique in Victoria being the only examples of a type of timber truss design originating in the United States and using steel shear connectors to produce clear spans of 130 feet and 96 feet. The design, produced by the Allied Works Council and adapted to use unseasoned Australian hardwoods, was first employed at the much larger United States Army Air Force base at Tocumwal NSW.
Nomination Document	Available here.
Ceremony Booklet Ceremony Report	Available here.
Plaque/Interpretation Panel Image	Available here.