Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No.3 Base Stores Depot (BSD)

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Formed six months prior to the outbreak of the Pacific War, No.3 Base Stores Depot (BSD) was the main supply depot for RAAF units based in Brisbane. After 1942, the increasing number of such units led to an expansion of No.3 BSD from its original site behind Victoria Park into sites at Eagle Farm, Hendra, Breakfast Creek, Fortitude Valley, New Farm and Lang Park.

Place information

Location

10 and 10A Bowen Bridge Road

Spring Hill, QLD 4000

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Place type

Supply facility

History

On 2 June 1941, the RAAF formed No.3 Base Stores Depot (BSD) led by Squadron Leader Ivor Watkins. Originally intended for Brisbane’s Exhibition Grounds, an advance party led by Squadron Leader Jack Watkins surveyed suitable sites on 20 May 1941. The 1941 'Ekka' would have been severely disrupted by the showgrounds use by the RAAF so Watkins chose another site just across the road. No.3 BSD was established at the Brisbane City Council Electricity Supply Depot warehouse located to the rear of Bowen Bridge Road corner of Victoria Park. The site was located close to a major roads and the...

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