History plaque
When the second World War ended in 1945, the total number of Australians serving in the RAAF [Royal Australian Air Force] was 154,511, of whom 137,208 were serving in the South West Pacific theatre. The majority of these aircrew and support personnel were based and trained at a number of Airforce training establishments scattered throughout Australia. During the Second War, the RAAF had some 6.200 personnel killed in action.
Narromine was the wartime location for No. 5 Elementary Flying Training School, RAAF. This war plot contains the graves of 1 RAF [Royal Air Force], 8 RAAF and 3 Army personnel, some of whom died in training accidents.
A further 5 RAAF personnel are buried in Narromine General Cemetery.
Plaque
Narromine War Cemetery was rededicated on ANZAC Day, 25 April 1997 following refurbishment by the Office of Australian War Graves, Department of Veteran Affairs.
This plaque was erected in recognition of the continuing support given by the Narromine Sub-Branch of the Returned and Services League to the Office of Australian War Graves.
Plaque
This War Cemetery is maintained on behalf of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission by the Office of Australian War Graves.