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The monument commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and those who served at the Cooktown Mission Strip aerodrome which was built to service Allied and United States Personnel 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: | Cooktown Developmental Road, Cooktown Airport, Cooktown, 4895 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -15.447214 Long: 145.185217 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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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
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 15th August, 1995 |
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- COOKTOWN MISSION STRIP -
Dedicated To The Airmen Who Served At This Aerodrome
During World War II.
This Airstrip Was Built And Used By The Allied
Forces Of Australia And The United States Of
America In The Defence Of This Country
1942 - 1945.
Erected By The People Of Cooktown To Commemorate The
50th Anniversary Of The End Of The War In The Pacific.
15th August 1995.
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
"AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS "
