Second World War Hangar No. 7

The timber truss igloo structure at 116 Lamington Avenue features large internal spaces with hand-nailed components and two half arches pinned at abutments.

Built between 1942 and 1952, the facility served as a crucial examination center for captured Japanese aircraft under the Allied Technical Air Intelligence Unit.

The hangar represents a significant shift in Australian military relationships, marking the transition from British to American alliance during World War II.

The heritage site maintains its original architectural elements while functioning as a warehouse space, accessible via Lamington Avenue in Eagle Farm.

Engineers developed specific construction methods using local timber to create this large-span structure during wartime material shortages.

Location: Queensland

GPS coordinates: -27.42870,153.08700

Latest update: March 9, 2025 08:10