Ash Island Radar Site Second World War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Ash Island is a former Royal Australian Air Form radar station that was active in the Second World War. It had the designation 'RS131' and was protected by fighters from RAAF base Williamtown. Other radar stations were located around Australia and also in New Guinea and the South West Pacific area. However, the existence of RS131 was a well guarded secret during and after the war. On site is a stainless steel plaque that was unveiled during a ceremony in 1995, to acknowledge the 50th anniversary since the end of the war. It is mounted on a concrete igloo that was the operations building during the war. Remembrance Day commemorative services have been held on the island. Note: Ash Island is part of the Hunter Wetlands National Park, which is managed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS). NPWS has prepared a conservation management plan for the 131 Radar Igloo buildings. The address and location of the radar site given on this listing is an approximation only. Signage is located on the island to assist visitors. Inscription Plaque Ash Island Radar Site This plaque commemorates the operations conducted by No. 131 Radar Station from 16th December 1942 until 18th January 1946. No. 131 Radar Station was located here and controlled the fighter aircraft based at RAAF base Williamtown. No. 131 Radar Station employed British MKN and Canadian RWG/GCI radars. This plaque is presented by the personnel of No. 3 Control and Reporting Unit and the Radar Air Defence Branch of the RAAF Association in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Victory in the Pacific. 15th August 1995 Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Ash Island Millams Road Kooragang NSW 2304 Local Government Area Newcastle, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Building Recorded by John King Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Concrete