Royal Australian Air Force Memorial

Local nameRoyal Australian Air Force Memorial
LocationCanberra, Australia

The Royal Australian Air Force Memorial is on Anzac Parade, the principal ceremonial and memorial avenue of Canberra, the capital city of Australia.

The Royal Australian Air Force was formed on 31 March 1921, being preceded by the Australian Flying Corps that saw service in World War I. This memorial commemorates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the RAAF, and the service of members of the RAAF. It was unveiled by Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 15 March 1973.The redeveloped memorial incorporated three black granite walls and their images. It was dedicated in the presence of Peter Hollingworth , Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia; John Howard, Prime Minister of Australia; and Air Marshal Angus Houston , Chief of Air Force.

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More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Australian_Air_Force_Memorial

More information at nationalcapital.gov.au https://www.nationalcapital.gov.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=213%3Ah2s7-anzac-parade&catid=57%3Aql-menu-visiting&Itemid=202&limitstart=9

Address Anzac Parade, Campbell, ACT 2612, Australia

Coordinates -35°17'13.507" N 149°8'38.237" E

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