No. 31 Squadron RNZAF
No. 31 Squadron is a squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Formed in December 1943, it was equipped with Grumman TBF Avenger Torpedo bombers.
| No. 31 Squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943–1944 |
| Country |  |
| Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Type | Torpedo bomber |
| Motto(s) | Kia Mataara |
| Engagements | World War II |
History
31 Squadron was stationed in New Zealand from December 1943 – May 1944. The Squadron deployed to Piva Airfield on Bougainvillea from May – July 1944. The Squadron was disbanded in August 1944.[1]
Insignia and Motto
The badge of 31 Squadron included a carved Greenstone Taniwha above two crossed Mere. The Squadron's motto (also included on the badge) was Kia Mataara, Te reo Maori for "Watch"[2].
Commanding officers
- Squadron Leader M. Wilkes.[1]
References
- Ross, John (1993) [1955]. Royal New Zealand Air Force. Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45. Nashville: Battery Press. p. 331. ISBN 0898391873. Archived from the original on 2013-10-30. Retrieved 2013-06-16.
- https://fotoweb.airforcemuseum.co.nz/fotoweb/archives/5010-Badges/Collection/31%20SQUADRON_1_1.tif.info
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