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The plaque commemorates No. 2 Squadron`s achievements in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. No. 2 Squadron was a highly regarded and decorated unit.
The plaque location is indicated by the red poppy in the second image.
After the squadron`s return from the Vietnam War, 2 Squadron was awarded two foreign unit citations: the Cross of Gallantry with Palm, from the Republic of Vietnam; and a United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.
Location
Address: | Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Captain Reg Saunders Courtyard, Australian War Memorial, Campbell, 2612 |
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State: | ACT |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.280752 Long: 149.148211 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1967 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 1971 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 17th August, 2007 |
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No. 2 Squadron RAAF
First World War 1916 - 1918
Second World War 1939 - 1945
United States Presidential Unit Citation
Malayan Emergency 1958 - 1960
Indonesian Confrontation 1964 - 1966
Vietnam War 1967 - 1971
Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry
United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation
Dedicated to those who served and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice
We will remember them