Jeremy McNess and Mark Cairns-Cowan R.A.A.F. F-111 Air Crash Memorial, Guyra Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial is a bushrock, with a bronze plaque attached. It is dedicated to Flight Lieutenants Jeremy McNess and Mark Cairn-Cowan of the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.). They were killed when their F-111 crashed on the evening of 13 September 1993. They were undertaking a simulated attack on the former Guyra meatwork's building and crashed in a paddock four kilometres west of Guyra. The memorial was unveiled on 16 May 2000 by Air Marshall E. J. McCormack, Chief of Air Force. On the day, the R.A.A.F. provided a guard of honour and an F-111 fly-past. The memorial is located in the garden outside the Guyra office of the Armidale Regional Council. A second plaque is located on a property off Neeworra Road, Guyra. Both were organised by the former Guyra Shire Council. Inscription In memory and honour of Flt Lt Jeremy McNess and Flt Lt Mark Cairns-Cowan who were tragically killed on 13th September 1993 when their F-111 aircraft crashed into a field 4km west of Guyra. Their families and friends, the RAAF and Guyra community will never forget them Australia is fortunate to have such fine young men serving their nation Their names will live forever Air Marshall E.J. McCormack, Chief of Air Force Mr S.R. St Clair MP, Member for New England The Hon B.C. Scott MP, Minister for Veteran Affairs, Minister assisting the Minister for Defence Cr H.N. Sanderson, Mayor Guyra Shire Council Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Armidale Regional Council 158 Bradley Street Guyra NSW 2365 Local Government Area Armidale Regional Council Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Stone/bushrock Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 2000 Dedication date 16 May 2000 Conflict/s Other Materials Bronze Other stone