RAAF, october 1944

• Feb 22, 2006

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Wildcat

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Great! Thanks for that info mate!

 

• Feb 23, 2006

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maxs75

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Wildcat,
the 71 Wing remained in Tadji till about the end of the war.
It had control on 8 and 100 sqns, then from nov. 1944 the 7 sqn was added, along with a det. of no. 4 sqn with few Boomerangs.
In May 1945, dets from 6 and 15 sqns (Beauforts) were added for operations against the Wewak area, totalling about 60 Beaufort operational at the same time.

Max

 

• Feb 23, 2006

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syscom3

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Maxs, why would the RAAF still operate against the Wewak area so late in the war?

 

• Feb 23, 2006

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maxs75

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syscom,
read here:
http://www.awm.gov.au/cms_images/histories/27/chapters/20.pdf

that area was bypassed many monthes, but it was a base with many japanese troops (something like Rabaul). There were at least 3 divisions: 20,41 and 51 of XVII army.
Their main effort against Aitape was on july 1944, but after that was still a considerable force.

Max

 

• Feb 23, 2006

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syscom3

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Thats some great info. I knew the IJA had a couple of divisions still there, but thought that all offensive air operations against them were ended.