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The Heritage Listed 2nd Darwin Control Tower And Water Tank At Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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The Heritage Listed 2nd Darwin Control Tower And Water Tank At Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
This civil Control Tower was constructed under a water reservoir at Darwins military aerodrome in mid 1950s. The water tank dates from about 1940. A series of water towers was erected around Darwin as part of the scheme to convey Mantons water to the town and this was one such. It survived the Japanese bombing of Darwin from 1942 onward as well as Cyclone Tracy in 1974. It was painted in red and white squares to highlight it as an obstacle. However, in later years it became something of an obstruction, being sited in the middle of the RaF apron, the structure was dismantled in May 2008. Because of its iconic nature and significance as part of Darwins development (both as water tank and Control Tower), the structure became heritage listed and transported to be re-erected, somewhat foreshortened, at the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre on the southern boundary of Darwin Airport. n n
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The Heritage Listed 2nd Darwin Control Tower And Water Tank At Australian Aviation Heritage Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
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This print captures the rich history and resilience of the 2nd Darwin Control Tower and Water Tank at the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Built in the mid-1950s under a water reservoir at Darwins military aerodrome, this heritage-listed civil control tower stands as a testament to both its functional purpose and symbolic significance. Dating back to around 1940, the water tank served as part of an extensive network designed to supply Mantons water to the town. Remarkably, it withstood not only the Japanese bombing of Darwin from 1942 onwards but also Cyclone Tracy's devastating impact in 1974. Originally painted in red and white squares for visibility as an obstacle, over time it became an obstruction on RaF apron. In May 2008, due to its iconic nature and historical importance for Darwin's development, this unique structure was dismantled and transported to be re-erected at the Australian Aviation Heritage Centre near Darwin Airport. Although slightly foreshortened during relocation, it continues to stand tall as a reminder of our past. Through Artie Photography's lens, we are invited into a world where architectural marvels intertwine with tales of survival against all odds. This print encapsulates not just a physical structure but also represents Darwins indomitable spirit that has weathered countless challenges throughout history.
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