WWII Military Units,
HistoryNT,
Second World War, 1939-1945,
Date
0000-00-00,
Location
Darwin,
Nation of service
Australia,
Service
Air Force,
Service branch
Bomber,
Unit
99 Squadron,
Parent unit
85 Bomber Wing,
Date arrived in NT
1945-05-10,
Date left the NT
1945-11-25,
History
The Squadron was formed at Leyburn in Queensland, February 1945 and equipped with B-24 liberators. During its stay in Darwin, the Squadron was principally involved in the transportation of personnel and equipment including 495 returning Prisoners of War. The Squadron was disbanded at Tocumwal in New South Wales 5 June 1946.,
Language
English,
Subject
Second World War, 1939-1945,
Royal Australian Air Force,
Air Force,
Australia,
85 Bomber Wing,
Liberators,
Avro Anson,
99 Squadron,