Ku-ring-gai Municipality Royal Australian Air Force Memorial Plaque Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial is a simple bronze plaque, mounted on a wall in the foyer of the Ku-ring-gai Council Chambers. It is dedicated to members of the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) who served in the Second World War, particularly those who fell during the war. Accompanying the memorial are five more bronze plaques. Four are the emblems of the R.A.A.F., the Royal Australian Navy, the Australian Military Forces, and the Royal NSW Regiment. The fifth commemorates the 'Freedom of Entry' granted by Ku-ring-gai Municipality to the 17th Battalion Royal NSW Regiment on 17 September 1978. Also located in the foyer is the Ku-ring-gai Second World War Book of Remembrance. Inscription During World War II the Municipality of Ku-ring-gai had the highest per capita air crew volunteers from any part of the British Commonwealth. This plaque unveiled on 26th August 1982 by His Excellency Air Marshall Sir James Rowland K.B.E., D.F.C., A.F.C., K. St. J., Governor of New South Wales, records the outstanding service of these members of the Royal Australian Air Force and is a tribute to the many who gave their lives. Brian J. Taylor, Mayor Warren J. Taylor, Town Clerk Flt. Lt. S. J. Doyle War Memorials Custodian Related memorials Ku-ring-gai Second World War Book of Remembrance Ku-ring-gai War Memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Ku-ring-gai Council Chambers 818 Pacific Highway Gordon NSW 2072 Local Government Area Ku-ring-gai Council Setting Building – inside Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Ku-ring-gai Council Year of construction 1982 Dedication date 26 August 1982 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Bronze