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February 18th, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda The $10m facility provides an interactive learning experience for its visitors based around the 1942 bombing of Darwin.
A 1942 anti aircraft shell – recently salvaged from the wreck of the USS Peary – was also presenter to the Chief Minister to mark the 70th anniversary and opening ceremony.
“Unfortunately February 19 is a day Territorians have commemorated alone for a long time, as the silence of the bombing continued for many years,” Mr Henderson told a crowd at the facility this morning.
“February 19 has never truly entered the national conscience or received the recognition it deserves until today.
“The Defence of Darwin will preserve the stories of people who were living in a war-time day to day…in constant fear…these stories in time will win the hearts and minds of many Australians.”
He thanked everybody involved in the creation of the facility, saying it would be a legacy ensuring future Australians and visitors understand the real impact of the bombing of Darwin.
Governor-General Quentin Bryce explored the facility before the ceremony, remarking how moving the features were.
Visitors are encouraged to take a character card as they enter the building, which they can follow the life of through each section of the Experience.
“Certainly the scale of the horror did not fill our history books,” Ms Bryce said.
“I’m honoured to be part of this very special occasion.”
Federal MP Warren Snowdon also spoke to guests at this morning’s opening, saying the Defence of Darwin Experience would ensure proper recognition of those who fought in Darwin during WWII.
“We’ve never had the Hollywood treatment of Pearl Harbour, but I don’t think we need that to honour those brave soldiers,” he said.
The facility is expected to draw large crowds over the weekend, as hundreds have gathered in Darwin for the 70th anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin tomorrow.
A Bombing of Darwin ball, hosted by the City of Darwin, will see many family members, veterans and dignitaries meet tonight, as other events commemorating the bombing take place across the city.
ABC Darwin will broadcast live from the memorial service tomorrow between 9am and midday. For more information about ABC’s coverage of the Bombing of Darwin, click here.
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