9 SQN RAAF, Mediterranean, 1941

9 SQN RAAF, Mediterranean, 1941

by | Feb 19, 2023 | 9SQN First Era

[Main image: German paratroops landing on Crete from Junkers 52 transports, 20 May 1941.] 9 Squadron Seagull aircraft and crews were involved early in WWII deployed on the RAN cruisers HMAS Australia, Perth, and Sydney, in the Atlantic and Mediterranean.   The first...
9SQN Formation 1939

9SQN Formation 1939

by | Jan 21, 2022 | 9SQN First Era

No. 9 Squadron was formed on 1 January 1939 at RAAF Base Richmond by renumbering No. 5 Squadron. On formation, the squadron’s first commanding officer was a Royal Air Force officer, Squadron Leader J.A.S. Brown. As Australia’s only fleet co-operation squadron No. 9...
9SQN Photographs 1925-1944

9SQN Photographs 1925-1944

by | Jan 13, 2021 | 9SQN, 9SQN First Era

4104375RAAF Seagull V aircraft, serial A2-18, on HMAS Sydney (II). This aircraft was used by the ship at various times from 29 September 1938 through 1940. As the aircraft is not camouflaged, the photograph was taken prior to Sydney’s return to Australia in 1941....