No 2 Operational Conversion Unit, RAAF
Under the motto Juventus Non Sine Pinnis – The Young Shall Have Wings – No 2 Operational Conversion Unit trains future fighter pilots for the Royal Australian Air Force. Phil Buckley visited RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales to find out more.
Established in 1942 as No 2 (Fighter) Operational Training Unit based at Port Pirie, South Australia, the unit is today led by Wing Commander (WGCDR) Scott Woodland, who outlined the OCU’s role: “We support the preparation for and the conduct of effective airspace control, counterair strike and combat air support operations through the provision of trained personnel.”