PERTH (WA)
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1942 - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIRFORCE
In 1946 because of Australia's commitment to World War 2, The Royal Australian Airforce built the Caversham airfield base to cater for all air traffic up to and including the large Bombers and cargo aircraft. The main sealed strip was one mile in length.
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1946 - WA SPORTING CAR CLUB
In 1946 the WA Sporting Car Club had moved from its main focus on Around the Houses racing and held its first race meeting on the Caversham airstrip.
This meeting was the first Post War race meeting held in Australia.
Known as the victory Grand Prix it was a huge success, It has been reported that in excess of 60,000 people,(about a quarter of Perth's population) attended the event.
Old Motor Racing Photographs - Australia facebook Pictorial feature
1946 - The start line and the two Fiat 500 Specials were given seven minutes start. The race its self was limited to twenty laps or about forty two miles due to shortage of tyres and other items due to a rationing problem post World War 2. Photo: Graham Edney collection.
1946 - Barry Ranford in the Midget takes on the bigger cars at Caversham circuit. Photo: Ken Devine collection.
1946 - Clem Dwyer was the winner of the Victory Grand Prix held at Caversham. Photo: Ken Devine collection.
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1946 - RON BLOWES & JACK NELSON
