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The monument commemorates those who served and the thousand who did not return while serving with 460 Squadron during World War Two.
460 Squadron was first formed as a heavy bomber squadron during World War Two on 15 November 1941 and disbanded on 10 October 1945 after seeing extensive combat over Europe. The squadron was a multinational unit, but most personnel were Australian.
Location
Address: | Airport Drive, Kingsford-Smith Memorial, Brisbane Airport, 4007 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.399444 Long: 153.108611 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
460 Squadron
Plaque :
460 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force
United Kingdom and Europe
World War II
1939 1945
In memory of the thousand who failed to return
For your tomorrow
They gave their today
Plaque :
460 Squadron
Wellington - Lancaster
Royal Australian Air Force
1939 - 1945
Dedicated to all who served and in memory of our thousand who failed to return
For your tomorrow
They gave their today