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The aerodrome commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two. It was added to the New South Wales Heritage Register on 22 November 2002.

Location

Address:Memorial Airport Drive, Evans Head, 2473
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -29.101896
Long: 153.421406
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Front Inscription

Plaque :

The Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome

The Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome was an integral part of the No. 1 Bombing and Gunnery School established in December 1940 as part of Australia`s contribution to the Empire Air Training Scheme.  Of the more than 5,000 RAAF and WAAAF men and women stationed at Evans Head, 1,000 lost their lives in service to their country.

The importance of this site to Australia`s history, and its social and cultural fabric was recognised on 22nd November 2002 when the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome was listed on the NSW State Heritage Register.  The RAAF and WAAAF who served here during World War II wish to acknowledge the work of the Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome Committee, under the leadership of the president, Dr Richard Gates, in preserving this site in recognition of fallen comrades, and for its importance in Australia`s defence.  The lessons of history must never be lost.

Lest We Forget

Source: MA
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