No. 14 Squadron RAAF
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No. 14 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force maritime patrol squadron of World War II. It was formed in 1939 and was based in Western Australia throughout the war. While it conducted many patrols over the waters off Western Australia, it did not see combat. The squadron was disbanded in December 1945.
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No. 14 Squadron RAAF | |
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Active | 1939–1945 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
Role | Maritime patrol |
Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Pearce |
Motto(s) | "Resilient and ready"[1] |
Engagements | World War II |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Charles Learmonth (1943–1944)[2] |
Insignia | |
Squadron codes | PN, P[1] |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | Avro Anson (1939–1940) Lockheed Hudson (1940–1942) Bristol Beaufort (1942–1945) |
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