No. 31 Squadron RNZAF
No. 31 Squadron | |
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Active | 1943–1944 |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Type | Torpedo bomber |
Engagements |
No. 31 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Formed in December 1943, it was equipped with Grumman TBF Avenger Torpedo bombers.
History
31 Squadron was stationed in New Zealand from December 1943 – May 1944. The Squadron deployed to Piva Airfield on Bougainville from May – July 1944. The Squadron was disbanded in August 1944.[1]
Commanding officers
- Squadron Leader M. Wilkes.[1]
References
- 1 2 Ross, John (1993) [1955]. Royal New Zealand Air Force. Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45. Nashville: Battery Press. p. 331. ISBN 0898391873.
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