A propellor recovered from the RAAF 30 Squadron Beaufighter A19-139 (lost November 1943, recovered October 1995) on an obsidian base. The base bears 5 plaques: a description of RAAF operations in the area in the Second World War; a Roll of Honour; a map of the area with the silhouettes of Spitfire, Beaufighter and Boston aircraft; a poem by George Robertson; and a remembrance of Flight Officer Ron Bonython.

Beaufighter A19-139, whose propellor forms part of the San Remo Memorial, was part of 30 Squadron RAAF and was lost on 25th November 1943 (recovered 1995) in New Britain, now part of Papua New Guinea.

The Beaufighter excelled in a ground-attack role and the low-altitude flying this required was extremely hazardous. 19 airmen from 30 Squadron lost their lives in 1943 and 1944 around New Britain, and these men, along with 10 others from 30, 22 and 79 Squadrons, are commemorated here.

The island of New Britain played a significant part in the Second World War. It was the Japanese armed forces' capture of Rabaul on New Britain that allowed them to attack New Guinea and advance on Port Moresby. The RAAF took a key role in turning the Japanese military back.

22 Squadron (Spitfires), 30 Squadron (Beaufighters) and 79 Squadron (Bostons) operated from bases throught the region, including Port Moresby, Milne Bay, Goodenough Island, Kiriwina Island and Dobodura, from which they launched attacks on Rabaul and other targets.

A plaque dedicated on Anzac Day 2003 remembers Ron Bonython, a pilot lost with his plane while searching for another missing Beaufighter from 30 Squadron.

Erected by The Beaufighter and Boston Association of Queensland. The plaque was arranged by Dr Ross Bastiaan.

Kimbe, Papua New Guinea.

San Remo Club, Kimbe