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COMMANDING OFFICER |
AIRCRAFT AND FUNCTION |
| 30 Aug 39 |
Wg. Cdr. J. Waters |
Training and Recon.
4 Avro Ansons, 1 Tiger Moth |
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| 15 Nov 39 |
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4 Wirraways |
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| 17 Jul 40 |
Sqn. Ldr. F.R. Wittscheibe |
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| 06 Aug 40 |
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3 Hudsons |
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| 28 Dec 40 |
Sqn. Ldr. D.R. Chapman |
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| 20 Nov 41 |
Sqn. Ldr. D. Kingwell |
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| 16 Feb 42 |
Flt. Lt. M.V. Lewis |
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| 09 Mar 42 |
Sqn.. Ldr. K.M. Hampshire |
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| 06 May 42 |
No. 23 Squadron moved to Amberley |
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| 01 Apr 48 |
No. 23 Squadron (Citizens Air Force)
reformed Archerfield |
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| 01 Apr 48 |
Sqn. Ldr. J.B. Fitzgerald |
Training Fighter Squadron
Tiger Moth, Link Trainer
Wirraway and Mustang |
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| 25 Aug 48 |
Sqn. Ldr. M.J. Moore D.F.C. |
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| 19 Aug 50 |
Sqn. Ldr. J.R. Kinnimont D.F.C. |
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| 03 Jul 52 |
Sqn. Ldr. A.E. Mather D.F.C. |
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| 12 Jan 54 |
Sqn. Ldr. D.C. Hurst D.F.C. |
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| 30 Aug 55 |
Vampire? aircraft phased in |
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| 16 Sep 55 |
No. 23 Squadron moved to Amberley |
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The
Squadron is now officially known as
NO. 23 (CITY OF BRISBANE) SQUADRON
Forming part of the RAAF ACTIVE RESERVE |
