Not struck for circulation this coin was issued to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the retirement of G for George an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber. Now on display in ANZAC Hall at the Australian War Memorial G for George flew 90 missions over Nazi-occupied territory during the Second World War. Crewed mainly by Australians George embodies the service and sacrifice of over 18 000 Australian airmen who flew in RAF Bomber Command.
Not struck for circulation this coin was issued to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the retirement of G for George an Avro Lancaster heavy bomber. Now on display in ANZAC Hall at the Australian War Memorial G for George flew 90 missions over Nazi-occupied territory during the Second World War. Crewed mainly by Australians George embodies the service and sacrifice of over 18 000 Australian airmen who flew in RAF Bomber Command.