Wright Reserve, Joyner (Qld.)

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NameWright Reserve, Joyner (Qld.)Information

This reserve is named after Squadron Leader Wright who, along with Sergeant Chandler, was based in a camp in Strathpine (Spitfire Parade), from December 1934 [sic] until the 19th April 1944 when a flying exercise resulted in a collision between their two Spitfires killing both pilots.
Both pilots are buried at Lutwyche Cemetery, and these adjacent park areas have been named in their honour.

RP dataRP815145/600,SP195314/999

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Geo coords^[1]Geo addressYoungs Crossing Road, Joyner

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Wright Reserve, Joyner (Qld.)