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The CAC Boomerang was an Australian-designed and manufactured fighter aircraft of World War II. Development of the Boomerang began in late 1941 following the start of the Pacific War and the first prototype flew on 29 May 1942. Boomerangs began to enter service with RAAF fighter squadrons from April 1943 but were not successful in this role due to the aircraft's mediocre performance. The Boomerang did, however, prove to be a successful close air support aircraft and saw action in New Guinea, the Solomon Islands and Borneo.