Sir Lawrence James Wackett

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Birth Date2nd January 1896Death Date18th March 1982About

Sir Lawrence James Wackett (1896–1982) was an Australian air force officer, engineer, and aircraft designer. He played a crucial role in the development of the Royal Australian Air Force and designed aircraft like the Wirraway. Wackett led the RAAF's experimental section at Randwick, Sydney, and contributed significantly to Australia's aviation industry.

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Squadron Leader Lawrence Wackett and flight mechanic corporal

Wackett Widgeon I flying boat

The Wackett Widgeon flying boat before its test flight in 1924

The Wackett Widgeon II at Mascot, 1927

Wackett's Widgeon hangar, Botany Foreshore, c.1924

"Squadron Leader Lawrence Wackett and flight mechanic corporal" c 1920s-1930s

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Sir Lawrence James Wackett