MemorialsEvans Head Memorial Aerodrome Commemorative Garden
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The Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome Commemorative Garden features a large bushrock memorial, with two brass plaques attached. The bushrock is surrounded by a garden of palms and rosemary. The first plaque commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and Empire Air Training Scheme, which was created in December 1939 with one of 10 airfields located at Evans Head. The RAAF emblem sits in the top left corner with the commemoration written in raised text outlining the history of the scheme. Particular mention is made of the role of Second World War veteran Jean Haughton-James (Audrey Jean Haughton-James) for promoting an understanding of the Empire Air Training Scheme. The plaque was dedicated on 3 October 2009 by his Excellency Mr Michael Bryce AM AE. The second plaque describes the history of the aerodrome. The site of the aerodrome still exists, but it has been reduced in size as it is surrounded by housing development. One of the hangers has been converted into an aviation museum. Various commemorative services are held at the site.