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18 Squadron : 22-September-2011
18 Squadron : 22-September-2011
18 Squadron : 22-September-2011

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders

The Lombardy Poplar tree commemorates the Royal Australian Air Force and Netherlands personnel who died in service or were killed in action in 18 Squadron during World War Two and those who have since died. 

Location

Address:Birdwood Avenue, Shrine Reserve, Melbourne, 3000
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.830139
Long: 144.973276
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Tree
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
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Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 18th November, 1990
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Front Inscription

This Lombardy poplar was dedicated 18 November 1990 during a gathering of members of 18 Squadron NEI - RAAF Forces Association

In memory of 110 comrades who lost their lives 1942 - 1945 and those who have since passed on.

Plaque :

In remembrance of Netherland`s service personnel who fell in action

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,SKP
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au