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The plaque commemorates those who served with the No. 5 Airfield Construction Squadron, "The Flying Shovels", between 1942 and 1974.

Location

Address:Birdwood Avenue, Shrine Reserve, Melbourne, 3000
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.830139
Long: 144.973276
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1942
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1974
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Dedication

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No. 5 Airfield Construction Squadron

1942  -  1974

"The Flying Shovels"

Lest We Forget

 

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Source: MA,SKP
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