| Accession Number | PL00008 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Commemorative Plaque |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Location | Main Bld: Outdoor Exhibition Area: Western Precinct |
| Maker |
Arrow Bronze |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Cheltenham |
| Date made | 1999 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
80 Squadron RAAF
Description
Commissioned by the 80 Squadron Association as part of the Australian War Memorial’s Plaque Dedication Program.
Please Note: Due to Memorial's Development Project, this plaque will be behind construction fencing from mid-October 2022 through to October 2023. During this time the plaque will be unavailable to view.
History / Summary
This plaque was dedicated on 1 April 2000 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial. Note that the dedication ceremony for this plaque was rescheduled, and as such differs from the date as inscribed on the plaque.
Location in Memorial grounds
The general location of the 80 Squadron RAAF plaque is indicated by a red poppy on the map below.
Under the Memorial's former Plaque Dedication Program, members of the Australian armed forces who died during war or on operational service were honoured by a plaque. These bronze plaques are placed along paths in the Memorial's grounds.
Applications for the Plaque Dedication Program closed 30 June 2015, other than for applications from units engaged in the contemporary Middle East Area of Operation.