War Memorials in Australia
Darwin No. 2 Squadron R.A.A.F. Plaque
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