Wangi Wangi WWII Gun Emplacements – History walk and talk with Jacob Ure

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Step back into a little-known chapter of Lake Macquarie’s wartime history on this guided walk through the Wangi Wangi Gun Emplacements. Explore the surviving four gun pits and command post of this secret military installation, built in 1942-43 to defend the strategically important Rathmines Catalina Flying Boat Base during World War Two.

At a time when the threat of Japanese invasion was considered very real, four powerful 3.7-inch anti-aircraft guns stood ready at the site, capable of firing 22.2 kg shells over distances of up to 7.6 kilometres. Learn about the vital role these defences played in protecting one of Australia’s most important wartime training and operations bases, and discover the often-overlooked contribution of the Australian Women's Army Service (AWAS), whose members were essential to the operation of the battery.

Presented by History Illuminated Festival

The full program can be accessed here.

General Admission: $20 plus booking fee
Lake Mac Arts Member: $18 plus booking fee

This walk and talk has limited spaces.

Note - There is no need to print tickets. You can check-in with your name or e-ticket at the door.

Lake Mac Arts Members - Membership cards need to be presented on entry.

About the Presenter:

Jacob Ure is a Newcastle-based digital storyteller and the creator of Our Past, an online history platform sharing fascinating stories from Newcastle, the Hunter and beyond. Through short-form videos, interviews and on-location research, he brings overlooked local…