Royal New Zealand Air Force
no. 5 flying boat squadron
no. 5 flying boat squadron
The first No. 5 Squadron was formed in Fiji in November 1941 and disbanded in November 1942.
Aircraft: Singapores.
Squadron Leader E. M. Lewis | November–December 1941 |
Flight Lieutenant W. J. Craig | December 1941–February 1942 |
Flight Lieutenant R. H. Hickson | February–March 1942 |
Squadron Leader R. J. R. H. Makgill | April–November 1942 |
A new No. 5 Squadron was formed in Fiji in July 1944. It was reformed after the war and is at present stationed in Fiji, operating in the maritime role.
Aircraft: Catalinas.
Commanding Officer: Wing Commander J. W. H. Bray.
Fiji | August–October 1944 |
Santo | October 1944–October 1945 |