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17-March-2015
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The plaque commemorates the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) Engineering Apprentice Scheme from 1948 to 1993.
In 1948 the Royal Australian Air Force instituted an apprentice training scheme for 15 to 17-year-olds to provide skilled tradesmen who could keep the Service flying. During the 45 years that the scheme operated, around 6000 young Australians graduated into the engineering and radio trade groups after three years of training, followed by two years of on-the-job training at aircraft depots and squadrons, to meet this crucial need for ground support.
Location
| Address: | Federal Highway, R.A.A.F. Memorial Grove, Majura, 2609 |
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| State: | ACT |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.211547 Long: 149.190154 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1948 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1993 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 25th April, 2000 |
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Front Inscription
Source: SKP, MAR.A.A.F.
Engineering Apprentice Scheme
1948 - 1993
"Staunch"
No. 4 Intake - "Dewdrops" 1950
Dedicated in memory of all who served
"Per Ardua Ad Astra"
25 April 2000
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
