Tag: First World War
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Gilgandra New South Wales
Gilgandra New South Wales Gilgandra is a country town located in the central west of New South Wales, about 430 kilometres north west of Sydney. Situated along the banks of the Castlereagh River, the town serves as an important service centre for surrounding farming districts. The region is primarily devoted to agriculture, particularly sheep and… Read more
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Pathway of Honour Adelaide
Pathway of Honour The Pathway of Honour commemorates the military service of South Australians. Along the avenue are bronze and stone plaques, most of which commemorate military units, regiments, and particular battles or campaigns. Some also honour specific branches of service or community contributions to war efforts. This reflects the tradition of unit pride and… Read more
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Armstrong Whitworth A.W.XVI
Armstrong Whitworth A.W.XVI The Armstrong Whitworth A.W.XVI (or A.W.16) was a British single-engine biplane fighter developed for operation from the Royal Navy’s aircraft carriers. It first flew in 1930, but only 18 were built, including two prototypes. Designed to meet Specification F9/26, the A.W.16 had unequal-span wings supported by N-type interplane struts and a fixed,… Read more