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21-January-2018 (Russell Byers)
21-January-2018 (Russell Byers)
18-May-2009 (Diane Watson)
18-May-2009 (Diane Watson)
18-May-2009 (Diane Watson)
18-May-2009 (Diane Watson)
20-October-2013 (John Huth)
21-January-2018 (Russell Byers)

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / John Huth / Russell Byers

The monument commemorates the men and women who have served in the Royal Australian Air Force.

Location

Address:Elizabeth & George Streets, Queens Park, Brisbane, 4000
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.471921
Long: 153.024272
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Designer:
Artist:Dr Rhyl Hinwood AM (Brisbane, QLD)
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 2nd May, 1996
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Front Inscription

Per Ardua Ad Astra

Plaque :

This memorial honours all men and women who served in the Royal Australian Air Force

Especially those who in so doing gave their lives or suffered lasting hurt.

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription

Plaque :

The Brisbane RAAF Memorial Committee 
Chairman Lionel N. Rackley D.F.C., O.A.M., A.E.

Raised and gave this memorial to the Queensland State Government as custodian for the people of Queensland.

Unveiled this second day of May 1996 in the 75th anniversary year of the RAAF by the Chief of the Air Staff 
Air Marshall L. B. Fisher A.O.,

RAAF Sculptor    - Rhyl Inwood
Project Manager - Rob Hinwood

Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: SKP,QWMR, MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au