Hughie Edwards VC Rest Area, Federal Hwy, Canberra, Australia
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S 35° 12.672 E 149° 11.423
55H E 699377 N 6101337
Part of the "Remembrance Driveway" between Sydney and Canberra - one of several rest areas dedicated to the memory of past Victoria Cross recipients.
Waymark Code: WM1V06
Location: Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date Posted: 07/10/2007
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On 2 September 2000 the Hughie Edwards VC Rest Area was officially opened.
About Hughie Edwards:
On 4 July 1941 Edwards led 12 twin-engined bombers in a low-level attack on the heavily defended port of Bremen. The aircraft had to fly under high-tension wires, through a balloon barrage, and into intense fire. All his bombers were hit, and four were shot down. For his gallantry and determination, Edwards received the Victoria Cross. Edwards continued to lead his squadron against major targets, and was further decorated; his combination of awards marked him as one of the war’s outstanding pilots. He was later to become Governor of Western Australia (1974–75) and was knighted, subsequently retiring because of ill-health.
Highway Number: Hwy 23
Common Name for the Highway: Federal Highway
Highway Access Direction: South
Rest Area Name: Hughie Edwards VC Rest Area
Facilities:
public toilets, picnic tables
Services:
none
Special Features:
As well as the memorial to Hughie Edwards, the rest stop also is home to the RAAF Memorial Grove - a prominent testimonial to those who served and those who died, as well as being a historical record of the RAAF's strong link with the national capital and the people of Canberra.
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