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The plaque commemorates the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) Engineering Apprentice Scheme from 1948 to 1993.

In 1948 the Royal Australian Air Force instituted an apprentice training scheme for 15 to 17-year-olds to provide skilled tradesmen who could keep the Service flying. During the 45 years that the scheme operated, around 6000 young Australians graduated into the engineering and radio trade groups after three years of training, followed by two years of on-the-job training at aircraft depots and squadrons, to meet this crucial need for ground support.

Location

Address:Federal Highway, R.A.A.F. Memorial Grove, Majura, 2609
State:ACT
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.211547
Long: 149.190154
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Approx. Event Start Date:1948
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Approx. Event End Date:1993
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 25th April, 2000
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Front Inscription

R.A.A.F. 

Engineering Apprentice Scheme 

1948 - 1993
"Staunch"

No. 4 Intake - "Dewdrops" 1950

Dedicated in memory of all who served 

"Per Ardua Ad Astra"

25 April 2000

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Back Inscription
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Inscription in Proximity
Source: SKP, MA
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