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The monument commemorates those who served at the No 7 Elementary Flying Training School at Western Junction from 1940 to 1945.

In 1939 the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) took over the field at Western Junction and it became No 7 Elementary Flying Training School. Extra strips were built at Nile, Annandale, Quorn Hall and Valleyfield. Civilian control of the airport resumed in 1946. 

 

 

 

Location

Address:201 Evandale Road, Launceston Airport, near carhire carpark , Western Junction, 7212
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -41.54455
Long: 147.20621
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Approx. Event Start Date:August-1940
Approx. Event End Date:August-1945

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 21st June, 1992
Front Inscription

This memorial is dedicated to those persons who served or trained at No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School, Western Junction, now Launceston Airport, from its establishment in August 1940 until disbanded in Aug 1945.

Unveiled by Group Captain M. Cottrell D.F.C.  Director of Support Services Logistics Command

21st June 1992

R.A.A.F. Association Tasmania Division

Source: MA
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