No. 24 Squadron RNZAF
| No. 24 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1944–1945 |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Type | Fighter bomber |
| Engagements | World War II |
No. 24 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force was a fighter squadron. Formed in September 1944, it was equipped with Vought F4U-1 Corsair fighter bombers.
History[]
24 Squadron was deployed to Piva Airfield on Bougainville from December 1944-January 1945 then to Palikulo Bay Airfield on Espiritu Santo. 24 Squadron deployed to Green Island from March-May 1945, to Bougainville from July-October 1945 and then to Santo from October 1945 where it was disbanded. [1]
Commanding officers[]
- Squadron Leader M. T. Vanderpump October 1944-January 1945;
- Squadron Leader A. G. S. George February–October 1945.[1]
Notes[]
References[]
- Ross, John (1993) [1955]. Royal New Zealand Air Force. Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45. Nashville: Battery Press. ISBN 0898391873.
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