| 85WG | |
|---|---|
| Active | March 10, 1945 |
| Branch | RAAF |
| Role | Air Lift Group training |
| Part of | Air Lift Group |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Richmond |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Robyn Clay-Williams |
No. 85 Wing is aRoyal Australian Air Force wing. The wing is responsible for planning and coordinating training for the RAAF'sAir Lift Group.
No. 85 Wing was formed on 10 March 1945 atRAAF Base Amberley as aheavy bomber wing. It commanded theB-24 Liberator-equippedNo. 12 Squadron andNo. 99 Squadron, as well as No. 31 Air Stores Park and No. 85 Operational Base Unit, until it was disbanded on 19 November 1945. No. 85 Wing was reformed on 1 August 1999 atRAAF Base Richmond to command several training units.
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