9 Squadron History Part 1

9 Squadron History Part 1

Jul 16, 2025 | 9SQN First Era

9 SQN The First Era 1925 – December 1944 The history of No. 9 Squadron RAAF and its precursor Units can be categorised into four distinct ‘eras’ of the Squadrons’ operational life: the fleet co-operation squadrons just described; the era of the Iroquois from 1962 to...
9 SQN RAAF, Mediterranean, 1941

9 SQN RAAF, Mediterranean, 1941

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

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

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....