No. 31 Squadron RAAF | |
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Active | 1942–1946 2010–current |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
Role | Base operations and training |
Part of | Combat Support Group |
Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Wagga |
Motto(s) | Non circum coimus (No Turning Around) |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Charles Read |
No. 31 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) airbase support squadron. It was formed in August 1942 and disbanded in July 1946 after seeing action against the Japanese in the South West Pacific theatre of World War II. During the war, it operated the Bristol Beaufighter, which it operated in long-range fighter and ground-attack missions. The squadron was re-raised for its current role in July 2010.