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05-February-2016 (Bill Bale)
Photographs supplied by Bill Bale / John Huth
The sign commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and the use of the Toogoolawah Airfield during World War Two
"Australia Remembers, 1945 - 1995" was a program of activities organised by the Federal Government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
Location
| Address: | Silverleaves Road & Cressbrook - Caboonbah Road, Cressbrook, 4313 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.098318 Long: 152.453015 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sign |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1995 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAAustralia Remembers
1945 - 1995
50th anniversary of the end of World War II
The Toogoolawah Airfield was built in 1942 and was home to 5 Squadron R.A.A.F. during 1942 and 1943. At that time the
Squadron was equipped with Tiger Moths and Wirraways and at a later stage Boomerang fighters. The Airfield was originally planned as a maintenance and repair base.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
