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Propeller and plaque outside the terminal building of Gurney Airport dedicated to Squadron Leader Charles R. Gurney
The plaque reads: "GURNEY AIRPORT formerly No. 1 Strip named in honour of Sqn Ldr C. R. (Bob) Gurney AFC C. O. No 33 Squadron born Corowa N.S.W. 22. 5. 1906 Killed In Action 2. 5. 1942 Bob Gurney was a pioneer P.N.G. aviator who first flew for Guinea Airways in 1929 and later became its chief pilot. He joined Qantas Empire Airways in 1936 Flying Empire Flying Boats, then joined the R.A.A.F. in March 1942 'A Pioneer is one who goes before to prepare the way for those who follow' Erected by donations from veterans propeller donated by RAAF."
Credit: Roderick Eime Date: December 2014
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