Wagga Wagga Forest Hill R.A.A.F. Base Memorial Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background An aircraft propeller mounted on a pole, positioned on a base of similar design to the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) Roundel. The memorial is accompanied by a brass commemorative plaque. It is located in the gardens close to Morrow Street. Inscription This Monument Commemorates the 50th Anniversary of RAAF Base Forest Hill which commenced operations 1st July 1940 The following is Immortalized: Trained Pilots for World War II: Ansons, Beaufighters and Wirraways once filled the local skies. Aircraft were repaired: like Ansons, Beaufighters, Beauforts, Boomerangs, Kittyhawks, Mitchells, Vengeances and Venturas. Since, technical training involving apprentices and adults has been performed: other non-technical training is now a feature. The Base is an integral part of the city: Its airmen continue to be contributing members of the community. Those who served at the base are Remembered. 30th June 1990 Alderman P.Brassil Mayor Of Wagga Wagga Group Captain K.V. Griffin Officer Commanding RAAF Base Wagga Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Victory Memorial Gardens Baylis and Morrow Streets Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 Local Government Area Wagga Wagga, City of Setting Garden/park Memorial type Other Recorded by Peter Levarre-Waters Year of construction 1990 Dedication date 30 June 1990 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45