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RAAF Memorial, highlighting the three stone walls with etched photgraphs.

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The Royal Australian Air Force was formed on 31 March 1923, bring preceded by the Australian Flying Corps that saw service in World War I. This memorial commemorates the 50th anniversary of the formation of the RAAF at Point Cook airfield, Victoria, and the service of members of the RAAF. It was unveilled by HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh on 15 March 1973. March 31 is the 90th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (91st in Leap years), with 275 days remaining, as the final day of March. ... 1923 (MCMXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The RAAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force, with the central circle replaced by a Kangaroo, a symbol of Australia. ... Clockwise from top: Trenches in frontline, a British Mark I Tank crossing a trench, the Royal Navy battleship HMS Irresistible sinking after striking a mine at the battle of the Dardanelles, a Vickers machine gun crew with gas masks and a Sopwith Camel biplane. ... Point Cook is a suburb in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Duke of Edinburgh The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (Philip Mountbatten, formerly Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark) (born 10 June 1921) is the husband of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. ... March 15 is the 74th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (75th in Leap years). ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday. ...

The redeveloped memorial incorporated three black granite walls and their images. This was dedicated in the presence of: His Excellency The Right Reverend Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE, Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia; The Hon. John Howard MP, Prime Minister of Australia; and, Air Marshal Angus Houston AC AFC, Chief of Air Force. In Christianity, an archbishop is an elevated bishop heading a diocese of particular importance due to either its size, history, or both, called an archdiocese. ... The Rt Revd Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE The Right Reverend Dr Peter Hollingworth AC OBE (born April 10, 1935), Australian bishop and 23rd Governor-General of Australia, became the first Governor-General to resign his office as a result of criticism of his conduct, when on 28 May... The Order of Australia is an order of chivalry established by Queen Elizabeth II on February 14, 1975 for the purpose of according recognition to Australian citizens and other persons for achievement or for meritorious service. The Order includes three classes in general and military divisions, in descending order of... Commanders Badge of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V. The Order includes five classes in civil and military divisions, in decreasing order of seniority: Knight or Dame Grand... Michael Jeffery, Governor-General of Australia The Governor-General of Australia is the representative in Australia of Australias head of state, Queen Elizabeth II, Queen of Australia, who lives in the United Kingdom. ... // Definition and linguistics The original phrase common wealth or the common weal is a calque translation of the Latin term res publica (public matters), from which the word republic comes, which was itself used as a synonym for the greek politeia as well as for the republican (i. ... John Winston Howard (born 26 July 1939) is an Australian politician and the countrys 25th Prime Minister. ... The current (25th) Prime Minister of Australia, John Howard (sitting, fifth from left), with his Cabinet, 1999 The office of Prime Minister is in practice the most powerful political office in the Commonwealth of Australia. ... This article is about the Air Force rank. ... Air Chief Marshal Allan (Angus) Grant Houston, AO, AFC, is the Chief of the Australian Defence Forces as of 4 July 2005. ... This article concerns British and Commonwealth orders and decorations awarded by the British Sovereign. ...

Sculpture

The central sculpture was designed by Inge King to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the RAAF, and was unveiled in 1973. It symbolises the aspirations and achievements of the RAAF; the three upturned wing shapes representing the endurance, strength and courage of RAAF people, while the bronze flight sculpture in the centre embodies man's struggle to conquer the elements. The RAAF motto is inscribed on the base: PER ARDUA AD ASTRA : Through struggle to the stars. A motto is a phrase or a short list of words meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. ...

The three black granite walls at the back were designed by Robert Boynes and were unveilled in 2002. The images and the words of the poem High Flight by John Gillespie Macee Jr symbolise service and sacrifice related to all RAAF personnel and particularly the more that 14,000 who have paid the supreme sacrifice. The list of RAAF battle honours are on the back faces of the two shorter walls. Quarrying granite for the Mormon Temple, Utah Territory. ... The custom has been to award, to those units who took part, the right to display the name of a particular battle, campaign or war. ...

External links

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