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03-February-2021
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The plaque commemorates the occupation of Scotch College by the Royal Australian Air Force during World War Two.
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Location
Address: | Carruth Road, Scotch College, Torrens Park House, Torrens Park, 5062 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.982098 Long: 138.615959 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 05-October-1942 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15-January-1944 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 30th July, 2002 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE.
In Commemoration Of The Occupation Of Scotch College
By No. 4 Embarkation Depot R.A.A.F. From
5 October 1942 Until 15 January 1944 And
In Recognition Of The Men And Women Who Left
From Here During World War Two
En Route To Overseas And Other Postings
This plaque was presented to Scotch College by
the R.A.A.F. Association, Mitcham Branch, 30 July 2002
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