War Memorials in Australia
Darwin R.A.A.F. Liberator Squadrons 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: 80069
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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
R.A.A.F. LIBERATOR SQUADRONS
12, 21, 23, 24 Squadrons and 200 Flight
To the memory of all those who flew or serviced the Liberators
of the above units this plaque is dedicated
Especially honoured are the 180 who gave their lives carrying the
battle
deep into enemy territory from bases in the Darwin area
LEST WE FORGET
Unveiled June 1999
Information current to May 2000