No. 38 Squadron RAAF
| 38 Squadron | |
|---|---|
 One of the King Air 350s transferred to No. 38 Squadron in 2009 | |
| Active | September 1943 |
| Branch | RAAF |
| Role | Airlift |
| Part of | 86 Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Townsville |
| Motto(s) | Equal to the Task |
| Aircraft | King Air 350 |
No. 38 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force transport squadron. The Squadron was formed in 1943 and saw active service in the Second World War, Korean War and Malayan Emergency. No. 38 Squadron has also supported Australian peacekeeping operations around the world including in Kashmir and East Timor.
No. 38 Squadron operated de Havilland Canada DHC-4 Caribou aircraft from RAAF Base Richmond from 1964 until moving to RAAF Amberley in Queensland in the late 2000s. They were retired on 7 November 2009 and have been replaced by eight Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft as an interim capability.[1] Three of the King Airs in question were transferred from the Australian Army's 173rd Surveillance Squadron while the remaining five were purchased brand new and delivered in 2009–10.[2]
Notes
- ^ "Australian Aviation Express. Issue 241". Phantom Media. 2008-09-29. Retrieved 2008-09-29. [dead link]
- ^ Hamilton, Eamon (10 December 2009). "Fixed Wings Freed". Army. Department of Defence. Retrieved 16 December 2009.
References
- RAAF Official Site No 38 Squadron
- RAAF Museum No 38 Squadron
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