Seaplane Squadron RAAF

Seaplane Squadron RAAF
Amphibious biplane on runway
Supermarine Southampton at RAAF Point Cook in 1939
Active1928–1939
CountryAustralia
BranchRoyal Australian Air Force
RoleSeaplane training/reconnaissance
Part ofNo. 1 Flying Training School
HeadquartersRAAF Point Cook
Commanders
Notable
commanders
Bill Garing (1937, 1938)[1]
Aircraft flown
PatrolSupermarine Southampton

Seaplane Squadron was a flying unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) between the wars. It operated Supermarine Southampton flying boats from January 1928, as well as other types. Along with Fighter Squadron, Seaplane Squadron was a component of No. 1 Flying Training School, based at RAAF Point Cook, Victoria. Seaplane Squadron was responsible for coastal reconnaissance, training aircrew to operate seaplanes, and supporting the Royal Australian Navy. It also conducted survey flights over remote parts of Australia and mapped the DarwinSydney section of the Empire Air Mail Scheme route. Seaplane Squadron was disbanded in June 1939.

  1. ^ RAAF Historical Section, Maritime and Transport Units, pp. 187–189