No. [1] The PC-21 in grey paintwork differs in appearance from the standard multi-coloured RAAF PC-21. It was disbanded in early 1948, but was re-formed on 2 July 2009 to provide training to forward air controllers and to support Army Special Operations Command. Fully mobilised by 10 January 1917, the unit embarked for England on 17 January, arriving at Plymouth on 27 March, and was sent for training to Castle Bromwich, near Birmingham. [1], The unit arrived in France on 18 December 1917. 4 Squadron was established as a unit of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) at RAAF Point Cook on 16 October 1916. 92 Squadron RAF, No. What is training like just general information, if anyone has any. The Royal Australian Air Force's Air Combat Group (ACG) is the group which administers the RAAF's fighter and bomber aircraft. 4 Squadron Wirraway piloted by Pilot Officer John Archer shot down an A6M Zero. 1 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) squadron headquartered at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. No. More than 300 students have graduated since 1997. No 4 Squadron No 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, formed at Point Cook, Victoria, in October 1916. [5], The squadron's initial task in New Guinea was to support the American and Australian forces in the Battle of Buna-Gona. In the mid-1960s, it was re-formed as a helicopter squadron, before being disbanded in December 1989, when it was used to form the Australian Defence Force Helicopter Training School. It saw action during World War II as a photo reconnaissance squadron, being raised in September 1944 through the re-designation of No. After graduating nearly 3,000 pilots, No. 4 Squadron will accompany special forces patrols in order to accurately direct air strikes. No. [32], After the war, No. 2 Operational Conversion Unit is a fighter training unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). 4 Squadron (4SQN) Combat Control Team (CCT) has the important job of being the first on the ground to assess the viability for aircraft and personnel arrival. 2 Flying Training School is the main flying training school of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). 4 Squadron remained in Europe and was based in Cologne, Germany, as part of the British Army of Occupation. Originally formed in late 1917, the squadron served on the Western Front as part of the Australian Flying Corps until the armistice in November 1918. 79 Squadron and undertaking initial fighter combat instruction at No. No. [3]. 21 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) general reserve squadron. 4 Squadron has operated the following aircraft: [34] [40]. Located at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, the unit trains pilots to operate the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet, conducts refresher courses for pilots returning to the type, and trains future Hornet instructors. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE IN AUSTRALIA DURING WW2 . It supported the 9th Division's campaign in North Borneo and the 7th Division's landing at Balikpapan. In 2006, it was re-raised again as a non-flying squadron tasked with air intelligence analysis as part of the Information Warfare Directorate within the RAAF's Air Warfare Centre. After returning to Australia he converted to CAC Sabre jets and in December 1961 became a flight commander with No. Canberra: Phantom Media. No. No. 461 Squadron's aircrew had previously served with No. 35 Squadron, operating Aliena C-27J Spartan transport Aircraft; No. 4 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force squadron composed of the air force special forces Combat Controllers, aircrew who operate the Pilatus PC-9A(F) (Forward Air Control variant) aircraft and instructors for the Australian Defence Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) course. A score board recording the claims for enemy aircraft destroyed by No. 4 Squadron AFC, No. The squadron was formed in 1917 as a training unit of the Australian Flying Corps in Britain, readying pilots for service on the Western Front. [26] [27] On 31 January 1943, the squadron sent one of its flights to Wau, where it participated in the Battle of Wau. It was re-formed several times in the ensuing years, initially as No. The RAAF’s No. No. 4 Squadron Wirraway piloted by Pilot Officer John Archer shot down an A6M Zero. 4 Squadron returned to Australia on 14 November 1945 and was again based at Canberra. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps", "New Air Force Capability at Williamtown", Royal Australian Air Force flying squadrons, No. Combat Controllers from No. 4 Squadron was photographed at Sepinggang Airfield on 25 July 1945 during operations around Balikpapan. In Sep­tem­ber that year, the squadron lost one air­craft in a crash on Lord … 10 Squadron … Moved to … [15] [16] The six-week JTAC course teaches planning, briefing, controlling and reporting of close air support (CAS). [11] In July 2009, the Special Tactics Project became B Flight in the reformed No. 4 Squadron – Exercise Havoc Drop. The squadron was formed at RAAF Station Pearce, Western Australia, in March 1942 and saw action in the South West Pacific theatre of World War II, operating Curtis P-40 Kittyhawks. 4 Squadron was re-formed on 3 July 2009 at RAAF Base Williamtown to train forward air controllers. Operating with both these new aircraft and also some Wirraways retained, the squadron supported the Australian 7th and 9th Divisions during the Huon Peninsula campaign. Originally equipped with Demons and De Havilland Moths, it converted to CAC Wirraways in September and relocated to Canberra later that month. 76 Squadron. (RAAF Official). While some of No. [7] [8] [9] Between 2008 and 2009, three intakes completed initial training and four members deployed during combat operations in Afghanistan with the Special Operations Task Group (SOTG). 4 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force squadron composed of the air force special forces Combat Controllers, aircrew who operate the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft and instructors for the Australian Defence Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) course. Media in category "No. ", No. [22], Members of the unit included Captain Harry Cobby, the AFC's leading ace of the war, credited with destroying 29 aircraft and observation balloons, and Captain George Jones, who shot down seven aircraft and later served as the RAAF's Chief of the Air Staff for ten years. [4], B Flight is the Combat Control Team (CCT), composed of Combat Controllers responsible for reconnaissance, joint terminal attack control and advanced force operations, doing so either as part of a larger advanced force (supporting the SASR or Commandos from the 1st or 2nd Commando Regiment), or independently. [8] No. RAAF 4 Squadron welcomes first Pilatus PC-21 aircraft Taking training to new heights, Air Force Number 4 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown has today welcomed its first three Pilatus PC-21 aircraft to their new home. Its units include Nos. [9], In May 1943, No. Low This article has been rated as Low-importance on the project's importance scale. 79 Squadron, located at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia, is responsible for converting new pilots to fast jets, while No. 5 OTU was transferred to Tocumwal in October 1943, and then to Williamtown in mid-1944. No. The RAAF’s No. No.4 Squadron was formed at Richmond on 17 June 1940. He initially saw service in the New Zealand military, but joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1949 and graduated as a sergeant pilot in 1951. 4 Squadron remained in Europe and, as part of the British Army of Occupation, was based in Cologne. 4 Squadron RAAF is within the scope of WikiProject Australia, which aims to improve Wikipedia's coverage of Australia and Australia-related topics.If you would like to participate, visit the project page. No. 3 Squadron. 28 Squadron No. 4 Squadron RAAF" The following 12 files are in this category, out of 12 total. 28 Squadron operates the RAAF s hot air balloons Active since 1984 Branch [18] [19], The unit arrived in France on 18 December 1917. ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE IN AUSTRALIA DURING WW2 . Initial squadrons shown below. During World War I, the squadron operated on the Western Front … Named "Olga" this CA-13 Boomerang from No. 76 and 79 Squadrons, operating the BAE Hawk 127 lead-in fighter, and No. The squadron was disbanded in 1946 following the conclusion of hostilities, but was re-formed in 1951. Established in 1916, it was one of four combat squadrons of the Australian Flying Corps during World War I, and operated on the Western Front in France before being disbanded in 1919. No. [17] This continued the FAC presence at Williamtown that had been maintained by FACDU and No. 4 Squadron (4SQN) Combat Control Team (CCT) has the important job of being the first on the ground to assess the viability for aircraft and personnel arrival. Equipped with McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighters from 1986, the squadron deployed to Diego Garcia in 2002 to provide local air defence, and the following year contributed aircraft and crews to the invasion of Iraq as part of Operation Falconer. Formed in late 1917, the squadron operated on the Western Front as part of the Australian Flying Corps until the armistice in November 1918. The squadron was previously a fighter and army co-operation unit active in both World War I and World War II. No. Combat Control Teams (CCT) from No. Personnel trained by No. 4 Squadron consists of three flights designated as A, B and C as well as maintenance / logistics sections and a small administrative team. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. Re-numbered No. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. [17], No. [20] Shortly after its formation the squadron departed for Britain, arriving at Castle Bromwich for further training in March 1917. Following the end of hostilities it re-equipped with P-51 Mustangs and formed part of Australia's contribution to the occupation of Japan until disbanding in 1948. [9], C Flight delivers the ADF Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) course as well as the ongoing accreditation of graduates. It was originally intended that the squadron would be equipped with Catalina flying boats, but it was equipped with Short Sunderland aircraft instead. 4 Squadron ceased to exist, having been re-numbered No. A new era for JTAC training". In April 2016, it deployed to the Middle East as part of the military intervention against ISIL. The military base shares its runway facilities with Newcastle Airport. No. Combat controllers of No. RAAF No. They have also been employed to patrol high-profile events in Australia, including the Commonwealth Games and visits by foreign dignitaries. 96 Wing, Combat Support Group. At the conclusion of hostilities, the squadron was disbanded but was later re-formed in 1948, carrying out aerial survey operations in Australia until 1953. [25] On 20 May 1942, No. Accidents were common in operational conversion units, and No. Royal Australian Air Force Number 4 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown has welcomed its first three of four Pilatus PC-21 aircraft to their new home ferrying from RAAF Base East Sale after their long delivery flight which originated at Pilatus’s PC-21 production facility in Switzerland. 4 Squadron RAAF Wirraway New Guinea Jun 1944 AWM 080143.jpg 347 × 341; 15 KB 75 Squadron at RAAF Base Tindal, Northern Territory, as well as an operational conversion unit at Williamtown. Until the end of the war the squadron operated in the army co-operation role, providing ground forces with artillery observation, reconnaissance and close air support. It was formed at Williamtown, New South Wales, in October 1942 to train pilots and wireless air gunners to operate Vultee Vengeance dive bombers. 87 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) air intelligence squadron. 4 Squadron's Pilatus PC-9s were replaced with Pilatus PC-21s in 2020. [12] After completing training on its new aircraft, the squadron provided a firepower demonstration for Royal Military College, Duntroon cadets during an exercise at Braidwood in September 1947. At this time it op­er­ated Catali­nas again, un­der­tak­ing search and res­cue and courier tasks. Until the end of the war the squadron operated in the army co-operation role, providing ground forces with artillery observation, reconnaissance and close air support. Established in 1942, it operated P-40 Kittyhawk fighter aircraft in the South West Pacific theatre during World War II. 2 OCU after first qualifying to fly fast jets at No. 5 Operational Training Unit. 4 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown practice close air support serials with PC-21 aircraft during Exercise Havoc Strike. Recently I was invited by the Royal Australian … Barnes, Norman, The RAAF and the flying squadrons(St Leonards, N.S.W : Allen & Unwin, 2000) Graham, Cec, Co-operate to conquer : activities of No. 1 Flying Training School is a school of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). 4 Squadron was re-formed on 3 July 2009 at RAAF Base Williamtown to train forward air controllers. L ive on YouTube: Royal Australian Air Force – No. The unit was initially equipped with Bristol Beauforts and Beaufighters, and later received Douglas Bostons and de Havilland Mosquitos, among other types. 21 Squadron converted to a non-flying support role, which it currently fulfils at RAAF Williams. 4 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force celebrates the 100th Anniversary of its activation as a unit of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC). 4 Squadron have timed their annual parachute continuation training perfectly to take advantage of the NSW winter at RAAF Base Wagga. It relocated to RAAF Base Pearce in 1958, where it converted to De Havilland Vampire jet trainers. Vance Drummond, was a New Zealand–born Australian pilot who fought in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. No. 4 Squadron had been responsible for conducting reconnaissance patrols along Australia's east coast as well as undertaking training exercises with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The first three 4 Squadron PC-21 aircraft ferried from RAAF Base East Sale in Victoria, with remaining 4 Squadron aircraft expected to arrive at RAAF Base Williamtown in February 2020. 4 Squadron Boomerang fighter and ground crew in 1943, McLaughlin, Andrew (2009). 4 Squadron was re-formed again at Richmond on 17 June 1940, this time as an army co-operation unit. [24], The squadron's initial task in New Guinea was to support the American and Australian forces in the Battle of Buna-Gona. [31] Casualties during the war amounted to 37 personnel killed. PC-9A aircraft from No 4 Squadron fly in tight formation north of Newcastle. Start This article has been rated as Start-Class on the project's quality scale. 4 Squadron was re-formed again at Richmond on 17 June 1940, this time as an army co-operation unit. 6 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron on 1 March 1939, No. No. No. No. RAAF Number 4 Squadron based at RAAF Base Williamtown has welcomed its first three Pilatus PC-21 aircraft to their new home. 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, Australian Flying Corps 30 Squadron is a squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). 4 Flight, which operated Winjeels out of Williamtown from 1970 to 1989. 4 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force squadron composed of the air force special forces Combat Controllers, aircrew who operate the Pilatus PC-21 aircraft and instructors for the Australian … Royal Australian Air Force just uploaded a video. 4 Squadron was established as a unit of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC) at Point Cook, Victoria, on 16 October 1916. 395 Expeditionary Combat Support Wing RAAF, No. No. [39], No. Once qualified on the F/A-18, they are posted to one of No. [12] Volunteers need to pass the Special Forces Entry Test, complete the Commando Reinforcement Training Cycle, Joint Terminal Attack Controller, Aviation Meteorology, Assault Zone Reconnaissance and Air Weapons Delivery courses. 81 Wing is responsible for operating the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornet multi-role fighters of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The squadron was first formed in October 1917 and was disbanded in January 1946 after seeing action during the Pacific War. [5] [6] Combat Controllers provide a range of capabilities, including from Forward Air Control of Offensive Air Support, Landing Zone Reconnaissance, Aviation Meteorology Observation and Airspace Management. On October 16, 2016, No. 4 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force squadron responsible for training forward air controllers. No. [37] [7] This continued the FAC presence at Williamtown that had been maintained by FACDU and No. Although members of the Squadron are required to pass the same selection and training as the Australian Army’s Commandos, the Squadron is not formally part of the Australian Army’s Special Operations Command(SOCOMD). A No. The squadron was re-formed in 1949 and three years later transferred to Malta, where it operated de Havilland Vampire jet fighters on garrison duty until again disbanding in 1955. It was based at RAAF Butterworth during the Malayan Emergency and the Indonesia–Malaysia Konfrontasi. 4 Squadron. 80 Wing RAF from July–November 1918. In 2010, the squadron combined with Combat Support Unit Edinburgh to become a Permanent Air Force unit and it currently forms part of No. On 1 July 1948, No. 2 Squadron RAAF Canberra over the combat zone during the Vietnam War in 1970. Headquartered at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, the wing comprises three combat units, Nos. 6 Squadron. The wing comprises No. 82 Wing, it is equipped with Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet multi-role fighters. At that time, No. 88 Squadron RAF, No. [3], Selection to become a Combat Controller is open to any ADF member and involves completion of the 8-week CCT Intake Course providing preparatory ground skills training and to prepare volunteers for the Special Forces Entry Test. 1 FTS was renamed No. Re-numbered No. The squadron was formed in 1940 and saw action as a bomber squadron during World War II serving in the Pacific theatre against the Japanese, and undertaking operations during the Battle of Rabaul, and the New Guinea, New Britain and Borneo campaigns. [3][15], No. Raised in 1942 as a long-range fighter unit, the squadron saw action in the Second World War, serving in the South West Pacific Area against the Japanese and operating mainly in the ground attack and anti-shipping roles from bases in New Guinea and the Netherlands East Indies. Re-numbered No. No. 4 Squadron was re-formed as a general reconnaissance unit at RAAF Station Richmond, New South Wales, on 3 May 1937, flying Hawker Demons before taking delivery of its first Avro Anson the following month. [18], The squadron provides Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTACs) to support Special Operations Command. 80 Wing. Formed under its present name in 1969, it is located at RAAF Base Pearce, Western Australia. It subsequently became a naval fleet co-operation squadron, but was later redesignated as No. 4 Squadron was re-formed again at Richmond on 17 June 1940, this time as an army co-operation unit. Low This article has been rated as Low-importance on the project's importance scale. 4 Squadron ceased to exist, having been re-numbered No. [30] The squadron continued to support Australian, US Army and US Marine Corps units in New Guinea and New Britain until March 1945 when it deployed to Morotai and then to the island of Labuan to support Australian ground forces in the Borneo campaign. No. 4 Squadron was re-formed as a general reconnaissance unit at RAAF Station Richmond, New South Wales, on 3 May 1937, flying Hawker Demons before taking delivery of its first Avro Anson the following month. 4 Squadron was re-formed as a general reconnaissance unit at RAAF Station Richmond, New South Wales, on 3 May 1937, flying Hawker Demons before taking delivery of its first Avro Anson the following month. Access to over 650 digitised files of RAAF Operations Record Books ORBs and Unit History Sheets on RAAF Units ... 4 Squadron Malvern 5 Squadron Brighton 6 Squadron Essendon 7 Squadron Geelong 8 Squadron Mildura: 2 Wing Air Training Corps, NSW . 4 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force squadron composed of the air force special forces Combat Controllers, aircrew who operate the Pilatus PC-9A(F) aircraft and instructors for the Australian Defence Force Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) course. No. The JTAC course is conducted twice a year with aim of graduating 32 students a year. RAAF Base Williamtown is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) military air base located 8 nautical miles north of the coastal city of Newcastle in the local government area of Port Stephens, in New South Wales, Australia. Serny, France, November 1918. [11] The squadron continued to support Australian, US Army and US Marine Corps units in New Guinea and New Britain until March 1945 when it deployed to Morotai and then to the island of Labuan to support Australian ground forces in the Borneo campaign. Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) No. [7][8] On 31 January 1943, the squadron sent one of its flights to Wau, where it participated in the Battle of Wau. 1 Service Flying Training School in 1940, under the wartime Empire Air Training Scheme. 46 Squadron RAF, and No. Operating with these new aircraft and also some Wirraways it had retained, the squadron supported the Australian 7th and 9th Divisions during the Huon Peninsula campaign. 4 Squadron RAAF is within the scope of WikiProject Australia, which aims to improve Wikipedia's coverage of Australia and Australia-related topics.If you would like to participate, visit the project page. It was formed at Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, in October 1942 to train pilots and navigators for service in World War II. No.4 Squadron was formed at Richmond on 17 June 1940. No 4 Squadron, Australian Flying Corps, formed at Point Cook, Victoria, in October 1916. To a… No. 396 Expeditionary Combat Support Wing RAAF, Forward Air Control Development Unit RAAF, Target Towing and Special Duties Flight RAAF, List of Royal Australian Air Force groups, List of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft squadrons, List of Royal Australian Air Force independent aircraft flights, Air force ground forces and special forces, B Flight Combat Control Team (CCT), No. No 4 Squadron is a unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), which forms part of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), who specialise in coordinating air support. The size of the area was such that the RAAF twice considered splitting it, but nothing came of this. 77 Squadron is farewelling its F/A-18A/B Hornets with flying displays near Williamtown, Newcastle and Port Stephens. No. 5 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force training, army co-operation and helicopter squadron. 4 Squadron – Exercise Havoc Drop! 76 Squadron was re-formed in its present incarnation in 1989 and is currently stationed at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales, where it operates Hawk 127 jet training aircraft. Posted to No. 103 Squadron RAF, No. 77 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) squadron headquartered at RAAF Base Williamtown, New South Wales. 4 Squadron Royal Australian Air Force, World Wars I & II(Australia : The Compiler, 1994) [5], The Special Tactics Project was formed in 2007 to train air force personnel as Combat Controllers similar to US Air Force combat controllers, following a request by the Army Special Operations Command in 2006. The squadrons listed are: No. [36] The Forward Air Control Development Unit (FACDU) of No. (Out of Control), "Driven Down" and "Balloons Destroyed". Barnes, Norman, The RAAF and the flying squadrons(St Leonards, N.S.W : Allen & Unwin, 2000) Graham, Cec, Co-operate to conquer : activities of No. No.4 Squadron, RAAF, was an army cooperation squadron that used Commonwealth Wirraway and Boomerang aircraft in support of the troops fighting on New Guinea and Borneo. [10] It also operated six Piper Cubs as liaison aircraft during these campaigns. Media in category "No. [1] In 2005, the Air Force became the first foreign air force to receive Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) accreditation from the United States Joint Forces Command (USJFCOM). Operating Sopwith Camels and Snipes, it performed fighter sweeps, provided air support for the army, and raided German airstrips. The Cold War years saw the squadron disbanded and re-raised twice. The aircraft are based at RAAF Base Williamtown to train ADF Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC). 5 Operational Training Unit was an operational training unit (OTU) of the Royal Australian Air Force. 4 Squadron claimed more "kills" than any other AFC unit: 199 enemy aircraft destroyed. 4 Squadron – Royal Australian Air Force", "Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Combat Controllers", "New squadron will aim to cut civilian deaths", "4SQN in combat control - CCTs learn from USAF", "No. 4 Squadron RAAF: Celebrating A Centenary 1916 – 2016. by Matt Savage. 82 Wing, which operated Pilatus PC-9s, was merged into the new unit, along with the Special Tactics Project. [33] On 7 March 1948, No. The Macchis were themselves replaced by the PC-9 beginning in 1989. 4 Squadron RAAF: Celebrating A Centenary 1916 – 2016. by Matt Savage. [6] On 20 May 1942, No. [38] No. Army co-operation squadron, based around Port Moresby at Berry (1943-44), Nadzab (1944-45) or smaller satellite airstrips. No. 4 Squadron Combat Controllers recently completed Exercise Havoc Drop, an annual exercise to maintain their operational parachute currency requirements. [23], Following the armistice, No. 1 SFTS was disbanded in late 1944, when there was no further requirement to train Australian aircrew for service in Europe. 24 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force squadron. This was the only kill achieved by a Wirraway during the war and earned Archer the US Silver Star. After embarking for England to complete its training, the squadron deployed to France in December 1917. 3 and 77 Squadrons based at Williamtown and No. He was shot down by a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 in December 1951 and imprisoned for almost two years. 4 Squadron returned to Australia on 14 November 1945 and was again based at Canberra. A Flight is composed of aircrew responsible for operating four Pilatus PC-9A(F) Forward Air Control (FAC) variant aircraft. [12] Casualties during the war amounted to 37 personnel killed. The school was equipped with Vengeances and CAC Wirraway aircraft. It was disbanded in April 1944, handing Williamtown over to No. It is headquartered at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland. 6 (General Reconnaissance) Squadron on 1 March 1939, No. The unit has served with distinction during the Great War, the Second World War, and more recently in the War in Afghanistan. On 1 January 1939 No. It is one of the Air Force's original units, dating back to the service's formation in 1921, when it was established at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria. 4 Squadron was re-equipped with CAC Boomerang fighter aircraft,[9] to be operated in a tactical reconnaissance role. [19], No. Squadron Code: AM (1942-) No. 4 Squadron of the Royal Australian Air Force celebrates the 100th Anniversary of its activation as a unit of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC). In 1960s the squadron ceased flying aircraft and operated surface-to-air missiles, providing for the defence of Sydney and Darwin before disbanding in 1968. 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