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A wooden plaque commemorates 458 Squadron which served in World War Two.

No. 458 Squadron was formed at Williamtown, New South Wales, on 8 July 1941 as an Article XV squadron under the terms of the Empire Air Training Scheme. Consisting of only ground staff, the squadron departed for the United Kingdom in August to join other personnel assembled at RAF Holme-on-Spalding Moor, where the squadron was officially established as No. 458 (Bomber) Squadron on 25 August 1941.From the outset, the squadron drew personnel from many different countries, with many coming from Britain, Canada and New Zealand, as well as Australia.

Location

Address:	163 Carinish Road, Clayton RSL, Clayton, 3138
State:	VIC
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -37.925473 Long: 145.122402 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Plaque
Monument Theme:	Conflict
Sub-Theme:	WW2

Dedication

Source: MA