No. 16 Squadron RNZAF
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No. 16 Squadron was a fighter squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Formed in July 1942 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, the squadron was equipped with Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawks and later F4U Corsairs. The squadron fought in the Southwest Pacific theatre during the Second World War, flying combat operations against Japanese forces. Proposed re-equipment with the P-51 Mustang was abandoned at the cessation of hostilities, and the squadron returned to New Zealand where it was disbanded in October 1945.
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No. 16 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force | |
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Active | 1942–1945 |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Role | Fighter |
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