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The memorial commemorates the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) Beaufort A9 - 228 aeroplane which crashed near the site of Mongan's Bridge on 4th June 1945 killing four airmen. A9-228 was on a long range sea reconnaissance and night astro exercise from Mount Gambier to East Sale when it became lost after a navigational error.
The plaque was originally placed at the crash site, approximately 7 kilometres away on the north eastern slopes of Mount Tawonga, but within days vandals had removed it. After being found some distance away, it was eventually installed in its current site.
Location
| Address: | Mullagong & Bay Creek Roads, Mongans Bridge Recreation Reserve, Mongans Bridge, 3691 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.584861 Long: 147.093434 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-June-1945 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 04-June-1945 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1995 |
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This memorial is dedicated to the crew of RAAF Beaufort A9 - 228 who lost their lives on the night of June 4, 1945 when their aircraft crashed near this site.
Flying Officer D. A. Flavel Flying Officer R. V. Clayton
Flying Officer F. A. Wallis Flight Sergeant L. J. Sims
Australia Remembers 1995
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
Returned & Service League of Australia City of Wodonga
