No. 22 Squadron | |
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Corsair FG-1D (Goodyear built F4U-1D) in the Royal New Zealand Air Force markings | |
Active | August 1942- September 1945 |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Type | Fighter bomber |
Garrison/HQ | RNZAF Station Onerahi |
Engagements | Pacific theatre, World War II |
No. 22 Squadron RNZAF was a squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Formed in August 1942, during World War II, at RNZAF Station Onerahi equipped with the Hawker Hind, co-ordinating with New Zealand Army units providing training for air liaison officers. Reformed on 19 June 1944 at RNZAF Station Ardmore, equipped with Chance-Vought F4U-1 Corsair fighter bombers. The squadron served at airfields in Espiritu Santo, Guadalcanal, Bougainville and Emirau before being disbanded in September 1945.
Commanding officers
- Wing Commander J.G. Fraser
- Squadron Leader B. H. Thomson
- Squadron Leader J. R. Court
- Squadron Leader G. A. Delves
Citations
- p.329, Owen
References
- Owen, R.E. Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45, Government Printer, Wellington, New Zealand 1955
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