Upon its rediscovery in the early 1980s, the memorial's history and significance were researched, and it was restored in 1984 by volunteers from the Perth branch of the Royal Australian Air Force Association.

Mrs Harvey hurried over to the crash site, but was unable to give any assistance as the wreckage was burning fiercely and machine gun ammunition was continually cooking off.

The aircraft had crashed approximately 100 yards (91 m) past a tree into rising ground, in which it gouged 20-yard-long (18 m) trenches and two large holes, exposing boulders from below the surface.

An RAAF ambulance transported the crew's bodies to the Northam morgue; two days later the Air Force Inquiry Board inspected the scene, and their salvage unit removed the wreckage.

[14] The memorial site is located on the low side of Avro Anson Road, in a small park[13] approximately five kilometres (3.1 mi) south-east of Clackline.

Afterwards, wreaths were laid by relatives, members of the armed forces, and children from the nearby Clackline School, while the RAAF and Volunteer Defence Corps provided a guard of honour.

[8] A Shire of Northam survey team came across the memorial in the early 1980s;[8] subsequently, the Perth branch of the Royal Australian Air Force Association (RAAFA) assisted with researching the site's history and significance.

[8] The ravages of time and the effects of an earthquake at Meckering had taken their toll, and in early 1984, a small band of volunteers (all of World War II vintage) set about the task of restoration.

This work involved the rebuilding in part of the stone cairn, refurbishing and painting of the cross, the erection of a low steel post and chain fence around the memorial and the provision of a bronze plaque.

The City of Perth Branch of the Royal Australian Air Force Association carried out restoration of the monument, and it was rededicated on 25th November 1984 by Bishop Denis Bryant, DFC 'PER ARDUA AD ASTRA'The RAAFA WA Division has held annual memorial services at the site since October 1985,[8][16] on the nearest weekend to the anniversary of the accident.

[9][17] The renovation works, designed to improve visitor safety and accessibility,[18] included a concrete path and handrail, which were used and appreciated on the day of the 2013 memorial service.