No. 60 Squadron RAAF

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Wirraway aircraft near Wagga Wagga in July 1941
Wirraway aircraft near Wagga Wagga in July 1941

No. 60 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force general duties squadron of World War II. The Squadron was only active for three months before being disbanded.

No. 60 Squadron was formed at RAAF Base Wagga on 1 January 1942 as part of Australia's response to the rapid Japanese advance and the threat of invasion. Equipped with CAC Wirraway aircraft the Squadron practiced ground attack and air defence flying before being disbanded at Cootamundra, New South Wales on 3 April 1942. Following its disbandment most of the squadron's personnel were posted to training units.

[edit] References

  • RAAF Museum 60 Squadron
  • Steve Eather (1995) Flying Squadrons of the Australian Defence Force. Aerospace Publications.
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