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Wagga Wagga Forest Hill R.A.A.F. Base Memorial

Wagga Wagga Forest Hill R.A.A.F. Base Memorial
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An aircraft propeller mounted on a pole, positioned on a base of similar design to the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) Roundel. The memorial is accompanied by a brass commemorative plaque. It is located in the gardens close to Morrow Street. 

Inscription

This Monument Commemorates the

50th Anniversary of RAAF Base Forest Hill

which commenced operations 1st July 1940

The following is Immortalized:

Trained Pilots for World War II: Ansons, Beaufighters and Wirraways once filled the local skies.

Aircraft were repaired: like Ansons, Beaufighters, Beauforts, Boomerangs, Kittyhawks, Mitchells, Vengeances and Venturas.

Since, technical training involving apprentices and adults has been performed: other non-technical training is now a feature.

The Base is an integral part of the city: Its airmen continue to be contributing members of the community.

Those who served at the base are Remembered.

30th June 1990

Alderman P.Brassil Mayor Of Wagga Wagga

Group Captain K.V. Griffin Officer Commanding RAAF Base Wagga

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
Victory Memorial Gardens
Baylis and Morrow Streets
Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
Local Government Area
Wagga Wagga, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Other
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Year of construction
1990
Dedication date
30 June 1990
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45