| 词条 | No. 9 Squadron RNZAF |
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No. 9 Squadron RNZAF was a New Zealand bomber reconnaissance squadron in the Pacific Theatre of World War II. HistoryThe squadron formed as No. 9 General Reconnaissance Squadron operating Lockheed Hudson aircraft at Plaine Des Gaiacs Airfield in New Caledonia during July 1942.[1] The squadron was attached to Task Group 63.1 comprising 69th Bomb Squadron, 67th Pursuit Squadron and two U.S. PBYs, the Task Group was responsible for patrolling the coast of New Caledonia and for the air defence of the island.[1]{{rp|132}} The squadron remained on New Caledonia until March 1943, when it moved forward to Palikulo Bay Airfield on Espiritu Santo.[1]{{rp|163}} The squadron transferred to New Zealand to re-equip with Lockheed Venturas in October 1943, returning to Santo in February 1944, moving to Bougainville from May to August of that year. The squadron rotated through Fiji January 1945, and advanced to Emirau in March. With the winding down of aerial operations against the Japanese in the South West Pacific, it was disbanded in June 1945. Commanding officers
References1. ^1 2 {{Cite book|last=Ross|first=John |title=Royal New Zealand Air Force| publisher=Historical Publications Branch| year=1955| isbn=0898391873|page=130}} {{List of RNZAF Squadrons}}{{DEFAULTSORT:No. 9 Squadron Rnzaf}} 3 : Royal New Zealand Air Force squadrons|Military units and formations established in 1942|Military units and formations of the RNZAF in World War II |
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