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The plaque commemorates those who served with the No. 2 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The plaque is dedicated to those who paid the supreme sacrifice and commemorates the 90th anniversary of the formation of the squadron.
Location
| Address: | Birdwood Avenue, Shrine Reserve, Melbourne, 3000 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.830139 Long: 144.973276 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 20-September -1916 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 20-September-2006 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 20th September, 2006 |
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No. 2 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force
Dedicated to the memory of all Squadron members who paid the supreme sacrifice.
"Lest We Forget"
2 Sqn formed 20 Sep 1916 the only AFC / RAAF Sqn to engage in four major wars. Served in WWI on the Western Front, France; WWII in Darwin; the Dutch East Indies & Borneo Malaya Emergency and the Vietnam War.
WWII awarded the United States Presidential Unit Citation.
Vietnam War awarded the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry & United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation, making it the most highly decorated Squadron in the RAAF.
"Consilio Et Manu"
Commemorating the 90th anniversary on 20 September 2006
