RAAF University Squadrons

This article is about the former units of the Royal Australian Air Force. For the University Air Squadrons of the British Royal Air Force, see University Air Squadron.

RAAF University Squadrons were formed in each state of Australia in 1950 as part of the Citizen Air Force (CAF).[1] They were formed to provide officer training to undergraduates who would then serve as commissioned officers in the RAAF General Reserve. Each squadron consisted of a number of specialist flights including: Flying, Medical, Equipment, Administrative and Technical. The squadrons were disbanded in 1973 following the end of conscription.[2] Approximately 3,100 commissioned officers were trained by the various squadrons over the period of 24 years.[3]

  1. ^ Dennis et al 2008, pp. 460–461.
  2. ^ RAAF Historical Section 1995, p. 222.
  3. ^ "About Us". Queensland University Squadron. RAAF Association Queensland Division - QUS Branch. 2015. Retrieved 9 April 2015.