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10-August-2016
10-August-2016
Photographs supplied by Ian Bevege

The wall commemorates all Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) personnel who have served in World War Two.

Funding was received in June 2016 through the Saluting Their Service Community Grants Program. 

Location

Address:Coral Sea Drive, Battle of the Coral Sea Memorial Park, Cardwell, 4849
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -18.246741
Long: 146.015502
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:2016
Front Inscription

RAAF Wall

Dedicated to the 121,602 men and women of the Royal Australian Air Force who served in the Battle of the Coral Sea and all other theatres of war in the Pacific during World War II, and especially to the 1,300 who paid the ultimate sacrifice

March 1942 - August 1945

Plaque :

Sponsored by Cairns and Townsville branches of the RAAF Association

Source: MA,DVA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au