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The crew of a 15 Squadron Beaufort with their aircraft in 1945

No. 15 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force was a bomber and maritime patrol squadron which was active during World War II. No. 15 Squadron was formed on 27 January 1944 and flew anti-submarine and convoy escort patrols with Bristol Beaufort aircraft. In April 1945 the Squadron's role changed when most of its aircraft were deployed to Tadji in New Guinea to operate in the bomber role. In this role the Squadron conducted raids against Japanese positions around Wewak. Following the end of the war the Squadron moved to Kingaroy, Queensland where it was disbanded on 23 March 1946.