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No. 31 Squadron RNZAF

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Active
  
1943–1944

Type
  
Torpedo bomber

Country
  
New Zealand

Branch
  
Royal New Zealand Air Force

Engagements
  
World War IIPacific theatre

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.

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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.

Commanding officers

  • Squadron Leader M. Wilkes.

    • References

    No. 31 Squadron RNZAF Wikipedia
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