805 Squadron RAN
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805 Squadron was a Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm squadron. Originally formed as 805 Naval Air Squadron of the Royal Navy Fleet Air Arm in 1940 and operating for the duration of World War II in both the Mediterranean and Pacific theatres. 805 Squadron was recreated as a unit of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1948, and operated from Australian aircraft carriers until 1982, having the distinction of being the last fast jet squadron in the RAN. 805 Squadron was re-established in 2001 to operate the Kaman Super Seasprite as a replacement for helicopters currently in service, but problems with the helicopters saw the project cancelled and the squadron disbanded in 2008.
805 Naval Air Squadron 805 Squadron RAN | |
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Active | 1940–1943 1948–1982 2001–2008 |
Country | United Kingdom Australia |
Branch | Royal Navy Royal Australian Navy |
Motto(s) | Over Sea and Sand |
Battle honours | Korea 1951–52 |