No. 11 Squadron RAAF
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No. 11 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) maritime patrol squadron based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. It was formed in 1939 and has seen active service in World War II, East Timor, the War on Terrorism and the 2003 Gulf War. The squadron became known to the public through its participation in the Great Southern Ocean rescues of wrecked sailors, such as Tony Bullimore and Isabelle Autissier.
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No.11 Squadron RAAF | |
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Active | 1939–current |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
Role | Maritime patrol |
Part of | No. 92 Wing RAAF |
Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Edinburgh |
Motto(s) | "Shepherd or Destroy" |
Engagements | World War II Vietnam War East Timor Iraq Afghanistan |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | P-8A Poseidon |
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