RAAF Beaufighter and Boston Squadrons

No. 22 Squadron was the only RAAF unit to operate the Douglas Boston aircraft in WWII. They performed anti-submarine and convoy escort patrols, provided air support for troops and performed ground attack, reconnaissance and bombing missions.  Along with Nos. 30, 31 and 93 Squadrons, No. 22 Squadron also flew Beaufighter aircraft which became known as “Whispering Death” due to their high speed at low altitudes, quiet engine and devastating firepower.