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Avro Anson Aeroplane CrashPrint Page 
The monument commemorates the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) Avro Anson bomber which crashed at Mount Torbreck while on a training flight killing all four crew.
The monument was erected at the crash site in 1966 at the instigation of Flight-Lieutenant Hyland, the father of one of the crew. It was re-erected in 1966 at a more accessible location after being damaged by a falling tree.
Surrounding the monument are parts of the wreckage of the Avro-Anson.
The monument was re-dedicated on the 23rd of January 2016.
Warning :
As at 26 January 2016, the track that leads to this monument has been cleared by volunteers.
Visiting this monument should only be attempted by experienced bushwalkers who are well equipped for any weather conditions and have the ability to contact emergency services to avoid becoming lost in very inhospitable terrain.
Re dedicationLocation
| Address: | Torbreck Road, Torbreck Range, Rubicon, 3712 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.352411 Long: 145.940907 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 16-May-1940 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 16-May-1940 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1966 |
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In memory of
Pilot Officer A. Daniels
Corporals F. E. Hyland
F. Sass I. Stowder
Royal Australian Air Force who died here doing their duty
16th May 1940
The Lord giveth and the Lord hath taken away
Glory be the name of the Lord Job 1 21
