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02-April-2011
Plaque Location

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The plaque commemorates the personnel who served in 460 Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force during World War Two.

The plaque location is indicated by the red poppy in the second image. 

No. 460 Squadron was first formed as a heavy bomber squadron during World War Two on 15 November 1941 and disbanded on 10 October 1945 after seeing extensive combat over Europe. The Squadron was a multinational unit, but most personnel were Australian. 

 

Location

Address:Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Captain Reg Saunders Courtyard, Australian War Memorial, Campbell, 2612
State:ACT
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.280646
Long: 149.148222
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:15-November-1941
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Actual Event End Date:10-October-1945
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 1st April, 2000
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Front Inscription

460 Squadron (RAAF)
Bomber Command

A grateful tribute to all those who served on this Australian Squadron during the Second World War, 1939 - 45

Operations flown 6,264  
Killed in action 1,019  
Decorations awarded 363

Lest We Forget

 

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