Royal Australian Air Force Centenary 2021

Royal Australian Air Force marks 100 years of service

On 31 March 2021, the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) celebrates its 100th anniversary. Formed on 31 March 1921 as the Australian Air Force, the prefix ‘Royal’ was added shortly after on 13 August 1921.

The NSW War Memorials Register contains many records of war memorials to the R.A.A.F. and the service of NSW men and women, including those listed below. These memorials recognise and reflect on the contribution of the Air Force to Australia's military history and honour the service and sacrifice of its members:

• Bradfield Park R.A.A.F. Station Memorial
• Lismore A.F.C. and R.A.A.F. Memorial
• Narrandera No 8 Elementary Flying Training School 1940–1945 Tiger Moth Memorial
• Glen Innes Cemetery Second World War R.A.A.F. Memorial
• Wagga Wagga Forest Hill R.A.A.F. Base Memorial
• Leeton and District Second World War Book of Remembrance R.A.A.F. Services
• Woolgoolga Vietnam Memorial
• Wingham Vampire Jet Monument
• Richmond R.A.A.F. Base Memorial

Learn more about the centenary on the Air Force's website, Air Force 2021.

Do you know more about one of these war memorials, or one of the veterans inscribed on them? Find out how you can contribute an update to the Register.