Berlin Airlift Squadron RAAF
- Berlin Airlift Squadron RAAF
The Berlin Airlift Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force transport squadron raised to participate in the Berlin Airlift. The Squadron was formed at RAAF Base Richmond in August 1948 from C-47 Dakota crews drawn from No. 36 and No. 38 squadrons. In late August the crews travelled to the United Kingdom as passengers in Qantas flying boats. After receiving training in the UK the aircrew moved to Lubeck, West Germany on 14 and 15 September, with the first Australian flight into Berlin being conducted on 15 September. The Australian aircrew continued flights to Berlin until 26 August 1950 when the 2062nd and last Australian flight was conducted. The Berlin Airlift Squadron returned to Australia on 24 October 1949.
References
* RAAF Historical Section (1995), "Units of the Royal Australian Air Force. A Concise History". Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.
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