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02-April-2011
Photographs supplied by Glen Yeomans
The plaque commemorates the personnel who served in 460 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force during World War Two.
The plaque location is indicated by the red poppy in the second image.
No. 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: | Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Captain Reg Saunders Courtyard, Australian War Memorial, Campbell, 2612 |
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| State: | ACT |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.280646 Long: 149.148222 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 15-November-1941 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 10-October-1945 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 1st April, 2000 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA460 Squadron (RAAF)
Bomber Command
A grateful tribute to all those who served on this Australian Squadron during the Second World War, 1939 - 45
Operations flown 6,264
Killed in action 1,019
Decorations awarded 363
Lest We Forget
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
