War Memorials in Australia

Darwin No. 2 Squadron R.A.A.F. Plaque

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Place: Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800
District: Darwin-Daly
Orientation: Territory capital
Location: Adjacent to Darwin Cenotaph, Bicentennial Park, off Esplanade between Herbert Street and Knuckey Street
Position: 12 28 00 S     130 50 39 E
Ref: 80067

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The plaque is one of a series commemorating various units who served in Darwin during World War II. They are set at ground level next to a fence overlooking the harbour and in close proximity to Darwin Cenotaph.

 

Image of aircraft                                                            Insignia of No. 2 Squadron
No. 2 SQUADRON  R.A.A.F.
This plaque honours the memory of those who
served in 2 Squadron in N.E.I. and Darwin
From 1941 to 1945
We especially salute the 170 men who
gave their lives in the cause of freedom

LEST WE FORGET

                                                                                                                       Dedicated June 1999

 


Information current to May 2000


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