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The plaque commemorates the landing of Lancaster Bomber aircraft "G for George" in Loxton on the Third Victory Tour in April 1945 during World War Two.
"G for George" is now preserved at the Australian War Memorial.
Location
| Address: | Bookpurnong Terrace & Railway Terrace, Loxton, 5333 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.448208 Long: 140.577858 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 23-April-1945 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 23-April-1945 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 20th September, 2020 |
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G for GEORGE
In memory of the landing of Lancaster Bomber
"G for George" in Loxton on the Third Victory Tour
of Australia during WW2; Loxton the home town of
Flight Sergeant Harry Tickle and the reason for
landing here. "George" had been in his care since it
was commissioned in England, and flew 96 raids
over occupied territory. Harry was the flight
engineer in charge of this flight to Australia.
"G for George" is now on display at the Canberra War Museum.
Plaque :
G for George
Landed in Habal`s paddock
April 23rd 1945
Plaque unveiled September 20th 2020
