by Admin | Jan 21, 2022 | 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...
by Admin | Jan 13, 2021 | 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....
by Admin | Jan 8, 2021 | 9SQN, First Era
No. 5 and No. 9 Fleet Co-operation Squadrons RAAF – OPERATIONS Unit History Sheets or equivalent reports on operations for the period 1933 – 1944 were sourced from the Office of Air Force History and are available below: 1933_ORB_9SQN 1934_ORB_9SQN...
