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16-July-2015
Photographs supplied by Ian Bevege
A restored Neptune aircraft commemorates the association between 10 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) and the City of Townsville from March 1949 to December 1977.
Location
| Address: | Ingham Road, R.A.A.F. Garbutt, Garbutt, 4814 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -19.263231 Long: 146.768075 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Technology |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 01-March-1949 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 31-December-1977 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 8th November, 2012 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThis Neptune Aircraft A89 - 280 is dedicated to the people of the City of Townsville
To commemorate the long association between No 10 Squadron RAAF and this City
1st March 1949 - 31st December 1977
This aircraft was restored for display as an Air Force Heritage Project by permanent and reserve RAAF members and volunteers from the RAAF Townsville Museum
July to October 2012
This plaque was unveiled by Councillor Jenny Hill Mayor of Townsville
08 November 2012
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
