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No. 459 Squadron
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Description
No. 459 Squadron was formed in early 1942 and joined the 201 Group of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Middle East Command. Initially the squadron’s focus was on the interception of German sea lines of communication in the Mediterranean. They also performed bombing attacks in Greece and Crete. 53 of the squadron’s personnel were killed during the war.
Inscription
[RAAF Crest]
459 SQUADRON R.A.A.F.
IN MEMORY OF THE GALLANT AIRMEN WHO PAID
THE SUPREME SACRIFICE
WORLD WAR II 1939–1945
MIDDLE EAST AND MEDITERRANEAN
ROLLOF HONOUR
[Names]
THEIR NAME LIVETH FOR EVERMORE
Conflicts
World War II
Location
World War II Gallery
Memorial type
Plaque
Contributions
Matt Smith, QLD War Memorial Register
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