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The plaque commemorates the personnel who served in 36 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The plaque location is indicated by a red poppy in the second image.
Location
Address: | Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Australian War Memorial Sculpture Garden, Campbell, 2612 |
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State: | ACT |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.279626 Long: 149.147118 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
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Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 1st February, 2004 |
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36 Squadron RAAF
36 Squadron RAAF was formed in 1942 and played a vital role in air transport in Australia, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands during the Second World War.
The squadron supported the United Nations command in the Korean War and Australian forces during the war in Vietnam. The squadron also supported Australian operations in the Persian Gulf and Somalia in the 1990`s and East Timor in 2000.
This plaque is dedicated by 36 Squadron (RAAF) Association to past and present members of the squadron.