| No. 43 Squadron RAAF | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A No. 43 Squadron Catalina | |
| Active | 1 May 1943 – 11 March 1946 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Role | Maritime patrol |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Patrol | Consolidated PBY Catalina |
No. 43 Squadron was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) maritime patrol and mine-laying squadron that operated during World War II. Raised in early 1943, the squadron flew Catalina aircraft from bases in Queensland and the Northern Territory, flying mine-laying, convoy-protection and bombing sorties against Japanese targets in the Pacific theatre. These operations saw it operate as far north as the Chinese coast. After the conclusion of hostilities, the squadron was disbanded in mid-1946.