Wingham Vampire Jet Monument Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background A Vampire Jet mounted on a column, donated by the Manning River Branch of the Air Force Association located in Central Park, Wingham. The memorial commemorates the 50th Anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force. During the First World War, airships and other aircraft were used for military reconnaissance. Eight Australian Flying Corps (A.F.C.) became part of the Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) and were attached to the British Flying Corps. The Australian Air Corps replaced the A.F.C. in January 1920 and became the Australian Air Force on 31 March 1921 and with the King's consent, became the Royal Australian Air Force on 13 August 1921. Inscription THIS PLAQUE WAS UNVEILED BY AIR VICE-MARSHALL W.E. TOWNSEND C.B., G.B.E., F.A.I.M. ON 14th AUGUST 1971 DONATED BY: MANNING RIVER BRANCH - AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION TO COMMEMORATE THE 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE ERECTED BY THE WINGHAM MUNICIPAL COUNCIL, SERVICE ORGANISATIONS AND PUBLIC SUBSCRIPTION. Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Central Park Bent Street Wingham NSW 2429 Local Government Area Mid-Coast Council Setting Garden/park Memorial type Other Recorded by Graham Wilson OAM Year of construction 1971 Dedication date 14 August 1971 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 All conflicts