1 Squadron, RAAF - History |
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Number 1 Squadron was the first complete Unit of the Australia Flying Corps - the precursor to the Royal Australian Air Force. It was formed in Point Cook, Victoria, in January 1916. During the First World War, this Squadron was the home of many pioneers of Australian aviation - including Lieutenant Wackett, who was a founding member of the Australian Aircraft Industry. Shortly after the commencement of World War II, 1 Squadron moved to Malaya and whilst inflicting significant losses on the Japanese, the Squadron's own losses mounted. The Squadron was reformed in 1943, and moved to the Northern Territory - from where the Beaufort was used to attack the Japanese forces. The Squadron was re-equipped with the De Havilland Mosquito in January 1945 - subsequently moving to Labuan, Borneo, and operating there until after the war ended. |
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1 Squadron operated from the following bases with its DAP Beauforts: |
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| Place | Arrival Date |
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| Menangle, New South Wales | [Unknown] |
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| Gould, Northern Territory | 28 February 1944 |
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| Kingaroy, Queensland (to 27 June 1945) | January 1945 |
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The following aircraft were assigned to this Squadron: |
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Serial Number |
Squadron Code |
Picture/Description -
Location/Reference Source -
Date/Source |
A9-375 |
NA-? |
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A9-378 |
NA-E |
No Proof - Just Reference (From "The Beaufort Files" by Roger Hayward) |
A9-392 |
NA-? |
No Proof - Just Reference (From "The Beaufort Files" by Roger Hayward) |
A9-483 |
NA-O |
Pictured in flight - Own Photograph |
A9-496 |
NA-? |
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A9-519 |
NA-? |
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A9-540 |
NA-? |
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A9-564 |
NA-? |
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A9-568 |
NA-? |
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A9-570 |
NA-? |
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