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	No. 75 Squadron RNZAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Formed in 1946, 75 Squadron was the primary attack squadron for the RNZAF based at Ohakea in the North Island.
		A Vampire FB Mk.5 in 75 Squadron colours is at the Museum of Transport and Technology in Auckland together with a De Havilland Mosquito formally used by the squadron, which is under restoration.
		Between 1939 and 1941 the RNZAF could be argued to have seen it's role as training pilots for the New Zealand squadrons of the RNZAF, just as New Zealanders prior to the onset of war served not with the Royal New Zealand Navy but the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/75_Squadron_RNZAF (1028 words)

	info: SQUADRON (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		In the United States Army, a squadron is the Armor Branch equivalent of a battalion of infantry or artillery; in the British Army, it is the counterpart of an infantry company or artillery battery.
		An air force, army aviation or naval aviation squadron typically consists of three or four flights, with a total of 12 to 24 aircraft, depending on aircraft type and air force.
		The only requirement for a grouping of ships to be a squadron is that at least two must be capital ships (battleships, battlecruisers, cruisers, or aircraft carriers).
	www.info-monaco.com /Squadron (326 words)

	Royal New Zealand Air Force Photograph Album (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		RNZAF Skyhawk BuNo 157905, NZ-6202, with RNZAF Number 75 Squadron on deployment at Darwin, Australia.
		RNZAF Skyhawk BuNo 157904, NZ-6201, eats a passing lineman -- actually the boys are changing the generator.
		Number 75 And Number 2 Squadrons Diamond A combined effort of RNZAF Skyhawk Squadrons 2 and 75 during a 1999 Fleet Concentration Period at Nowra.
	www.skyhawk.org /2C/rnzaf_p.htm (931 words)

	The Royal Air Force - History Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		This squadron was, mainly composed of New Zealand personnel and the fact is commemorated by incorporating in the badge a tiki, which is a Maori neck ornament regarded as a lucky emblem, in front of two hammers from the coat of arms of New Zealand.
		Disbanded in Essex in 1919, the squadron was re-formed in 1937 as a heavy bomber squadron but in March 1939, became a Group pool squadron or, in other words, assumed the role of what was later known as an operational training unit.
		Towards the end of 1942 the squadron converted to Stirlings and subsequently contributed to the Battle of the Ruhr, the devastation of Hamburg, and the famous raid against the German V-weapons experimental station at Peenemunde.
	www.raf.mod.uk /history/h75.html (445 words)

	Bambooweb: RNZAF
		The primary role of the RNZAF, however, was to take advantage of New Zealand's distance from the conflict by training aircrew, as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme, alongside the other major former British colonies, Canada, Australia, and South Africa.
		The early lend-lease aircraft were obsolete and incapable of holding their own against the highly skilled and well-equipped Japanese air forces, but nothing else was available and the RNZAF flew with the tools they had to hand, notably at Guadalcanal where No 15 and 14 Sqns equipped with Kittyhawks fought with distinction in mid 1943.
		The RNZAF took on a major part of the maritime reconnaissance task too, with Catalina (and later Sunderland) flying boats and Lockheed Hudson bombers.
	www.bambooweb.com /articles/r/n/RNZAF.html (611 words)

	RNZAFHistory
		During the early war years the RNZAF's primary task was to train aircrew for the RAF under the Empire Air Training Scheme, however when Japan entered the War the RNZAF turned its attentions to the protection of the Pacific and its own shores.
		A number of Squadrons were kept overseas- No. 14 Squadron with its Corsair aircraft was sent as part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Forces to Japan in 1946, where it remained for two-and-a-half years.
		75 Squadron was withdrawn from the area four years later and replaced, once again, by No. 14 Squadron which, equipped with Canberra B(I) 12 aircraft, took over the role as the RNZAF's contribution to the CSR.
	www.geocities.com /Pentagon/8199/history.htm (1098 words)

	Avro Lincoln - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The type later served with Argentina and the Royal Australian Air Force, the latter heavily modifiying their aircraft with longer noses.
		The Avro Shackleton maritime patrol aircraft was derived from the LIncoln.
		Nearly 600 Lincolns were built to equip 20 squadrons.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Avro_Lincoln (287 words)

	CHAPTER 9 The Part of No. 75 Squadron \| NZETC
		The squadron's last operation of this month was also against a Battle of the Atlantic target—the Deutche-Werke submarine and shipbuilding yards at Kiel which were attacked on the night of the 24th.
		Although the raids in which the New Zealand Squadron operated did not inflict decisive damage on the enemy ships, their confinement to port during the year was a major contribution to the Battle of the Atlantic.
		The close of the year saw the squadron partially withdrawn from operations to re-equip with a new type of Wellington which was faster and of longer range.
	www.nzetc.org /tm/scholarly/tei-WH2-1RAF-c9.html (10911 words)

	Kiwi Skyhawk Operations
		No 2 Squadron is the RNZAF Skyhawk training unit and would provide reinforcement of aircraft, pilots and ground crew to No 75 Squadron in the event of a full-scale combat deployment.
		RNZAF pilots selected to fly the Skyhawk will have completed a year of basic training on the CT-4E Airtrainer, followed by two years of Lead-in-Fighter Training on the Aermacchi MB339CB, prior to being posted to 2 Squadron in Nowra for their Skyhawk conversion course.
		In June 1958 75 Squadron returned to the UK to convert to the then brand new Canberra bomber (leased from the RAF) and soon after again found themselves in the thick of it, taking part in what was known as the “Malayan Emergency”.
	www.gibstuff.net /a4_alley/a4s_ops.html (2691 words)

	Historic Aviation Services-Research (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		75 (NZ) Squadron flew a mix of B.I and B.III Lancasters from the 10 April 1944 until the end of the war.
		All pictures of 75 Squadron Lancasters I have seen have the squadron identification code (either ‘AA’ – A/B Flights or ‘JN’ – C Flight) behind the fuselage roundel on both sides.
		She was the usual mount of the C Flight commander, Squadron Leader Jack Bailey.
	homepages.paradise.net.nz /southfly/75%20Sqn%20Lancasters1.htm (479 words)

	Articles - List of aircraft of the RNZAF and RNZN (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		9 Hawker Hurricane+ aircraft of 485(NZ) Squadron and 488(NZ) Squadron; the 9 are the aircraft 488 withdrew from Singapore.
		Former RNZAF aircraft are preserved in private ownership with warbird collectors and in small numbers in museums throughout New Zealand, and places New Zealand aircraft have operated.
		Where an ex RNZAF aircraft is known to have survived substantially intact somewhere, or an identical machine is in a New Zealand Museum, (survivor) appears.
	www.kamero.net /articles/List_of_aircraft_of_the_RNZAF_and_RNZN (624 words)

	Royal New Zealand Air Force association
		RNZAF Base Auckland emergency services were sparked into action when a Cessna 337 was forced to do an emergency 'wheels up' landing at Whenuapai.
		Members of the RNZAF of all ranks paraded in Wellington, outside Parlianment for the swearing in of their new Commander-in-Chief Dame Sylvia Cartwright the new, and 18th, Governor General of New Zealand.
		The RNZAF Deployed a P3K Orion with 31 personnel to Adelaide South Australia for the annual Fincastle Trophy.
	rnzaf.homestead.com /nx.html (2481 words)

	Sqn Histories 71-75_P
		The squadron finally re-assembled at Baghdad with the end of war and on 13 February 1919 it was reduced to cadre for return to the UK, disbanding on 22 September 1919.
		In 1964 the squadron moved to a new base at Leuchars in Scotland and then in June 1967, it became the first fighter squadron to make the journey from the UK to Singapore using air-to-air refuelling.
		The squadron was re-activated on 5 October 1992, when one of the squadrons at No 4 Flying Training School at Valley was allocated the number 74 and was retained until disbanding on 22 September 2000.
	www.rafweb.org /Sqn071-75.htm (2753 words)

	Air Classics: "PLANES OVERHEAD WILL BE OURS!"
		In May and early june, RNZAF fighter and bomber squadrons were heavily involved in operations in support of Overload.
		After dusk on D-Day, Mosquitoes of 488 Squadron RNZAF took over patrol duty and intercepted several Luftwaffe raids against the beach-head and claims for 20 bombers shot down in the first week were recorded.
		Lancasters of 75 Squadron RNZAF were among those who bombed Ouistreham on 5/6 june and who participated in other raids in the Normandy area on four of the six succeeding nights.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_qa3901/is_200405/ai_n9415640/pg_2 (1618 words)

	F/O William Coleman (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		He joined the Royal Air Force in 1937 and transferred to the Royal New Zealand Air Force in July 1939 when he was one of the very first men to join the newly formed 75 Squadron.
		This squadron was meant to be equipped with Wellingtons and flying personnel and flown to New Zealand for duty there.
		After the outbreak of the war, it was decided that 75 Squadron would remain in England and fly operations against Germany.
	www.basher82.nl /Data/Amsterdam/coleman.htm (244 words)

	Luck and a Lancaster: Chance and Survival in World War II (Airlife Classics): Current Amazon U.S.A. One-Edition Data (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		It is a bomber pilot's story, but it is also about the grinding operational pressure, the brotherhood of the crew, and their fears of injury and death.
		It is about a squadron of bomber command that bore a barely equaled burden in operational effort and losses.
		Although by this period of the war the conflict in the air had swung towards the Allies it was still a very dangerous occupation flying in Bomber Command.
	www.worldwar1.co.uk /books-plain/1840372915.html (491 words)

	Agreement between the Government of Australia and the Government of New Zealand concerning Enhanced Involvement of the ...
		The cost of the RNZAF detachment must be weighed against the cost to the ADF of maintaining a squadron of Skyhawk aircraft and the supporting personnel, stores, aircraft engineering and the associated infrastructure.
		This detachment, comprising No 2 Squadron RNZAF, shall conduct 1070 flying hours per annum of flying support for the RAN on the east and west coasts of Australia and conduct flying training for up to six RNZAF Skyhawk pilots per year.
		Members of the RNZAF shall be subject to applicable Australian laws whilst in Australian territory but shall remain under RNZAF command at all times and shall be subject to the New Zealand Armed Forces Discipline Act.
	www.austlii.edu.au /au/other/dfat/nia/1996/30.html (968 words)

	"Topped Gun" Requiem for the Skyhawk Book Review by Dale Smith
		After asking around for any sources on the A-4 with the RNZAF, this book was suggested by a number of 'HyperScalers' and after taking delivery of my copy, I've found that it fits the bill perfectly.
		The final chapter is of special interest as it discusses the political decision to disband the RNZAF fast jet capability with the ultimate demise of the Skyhawk squadrons and the Macchi MB-339 training aircraft, and what is at stake to the New Zealand people because of this decision.
		If you are after a technical manual this isn't the book for you, but if you are interested in the A-4 Skyhawk in general as well as their service history with the RNZAF this book will make a welcome addition to everyones reference library.
	misc.kitreview.com /bookreviews/toppedgunbookreviewds_1.htm (474 words)

	Classic Airframes 1/48 Vampire FB.5, by Tom Cleaver
		The tanks caused stability problems, which were solved by lowering the horizontal stabilizer, widening its chord, and changing the shape of the fin and rudder.
		The FB Mk.9 was optimized for tropical operations with an air conditioned cockpit, and was otherwise distinguishable from the FB Mk.5 by an eight inch increase in the starboard wing root fillet to house the air conditioning unit.
		By this point my enthusiasm level for the project was waning fast, so I decided to do the box art airplane, a Vampire from 112 Squadron in Germany in 1952 in a one-off experimental paint scheme of overall PRU Blue with a disruptive pattern of dark green on the upper surfaces.
	modelingmadness.com /reviews/korean/cleaver/cleavervamp.htm (2186 words)

	Kiwi A-4's in the air
		The 75 Squadron RNZAF Skyhawk's were dropping live bombs (perhaps for the last time) and after the bombing run "sneaked up" on the observation post on the hill, by flying very low along the river bed in the picture.
		Taken on the last RNZAF Skyhawk live bombing camp, at the Waiouru bombing range in June 2001.
		This photo was taken during an air-to-air photo mission I went on with 2 Squadron, RNZAF from NAS Nowra, Australia.
	www.gibstuff.net /a4_alley/a4s_flight.html (656 words)

	Publisher:
		Cook, Frank, Rev. An appreciation of Squadron Leader John Hugh Kitson, killed in an aeroplane accident at Taieri Aerodrome, Dunedin, 21st June, 1940, aged 28, buried at St Peter's Churchyard, Upper Riccarton, 24th June, 1940: the substance of a sermon delivered by the Rev. Frank Cook at the funeral, with certain additions.
		Hanify, G.H. 50 RNZAF anniversary, 1937-1987: The Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force golden jubilee reunion, Wellington, 19-21 June 1987.
		RNZAF careers guide: your complete guide to career opportunities, both in the air and on the ground in today's RNZAF.
	www.kiwiaircraftimages.com /nonfiction.html (9911 words)

	Pacific Theater
		Known to his squadron mates at Guadalcanal as "Reaper Leader", Flatley - with Jimmy Thach and Butch O'Hare - was instrumental in communicating tactical advice throughout naval aviation and changing the perception that the supposedly inferior F4F Wildcat fighter was actually superior to the Japanese Zero when properly utilized.
		He was named Commander of the Ninetieth Squadron of the Third Attack Group in June 1942, Commander of the Third Attack Group in November 1943, and Commander of the Combat Replacement Training Center in Nadzab, New Guinea in January 1945, and promoted to Brigadier General as he turned 30.
		Its squadrons scored 527.5 victories and boasted twenty-one unheralded aces such as Bob Westbrook with twenty victories and Bill Harris with 15.5 victories and three aces who scored five victories in a day.
	www.aberdeenbookstore.com /pacific_theater.htm (10018 words)

	B(I)12 CANBERRAS OF NEW ZEALAND
		In 1958, while awaiting delivery of their own Canberras, the RNZAF "hired" a squadron of 17 B.2s and three T.4s from the RAF as part of the Commonwealth Strategic Reserve.
		The squadron was based at RAF Tengah (Singapore) and became involved in active service during the Malayan emergency with their first bombing raid being carried out on 30 September 1959.
		Gradually the squadron achieved operational status in all its roles, including anti-shipping, and took part in deployment exercises to Singapore as part of the Commonwealth Reinforcement Force.
	www.bywat.co.uk /nz.html (569 words)

	WW2 photos from RAF Lakenheath (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Squadron however, encountered a group of ships on 22 December but lost five of six crews from enemy fighters.
		Formed in September 1942, 464 Squadron and other commonwealth units played an important role in the Circus bombing campaigns, or operations over occupied territories.
		On 8 July 1941, Sergeant J.A. Ward was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry when he tried to extinguish a fire on his Wellingtons right wing, after cutting a hole in the fuselage, Sgt Ward climbed out on the wing, even emptying the crew’s tea thermos on the fire.
	www.feltwell.org.uk /p7.htm (282 words)

	New Zealand Serials - RNZAF De Havilland DH.100 Vampire Mk 5, 52
		BOC with RNZAF April 1956 as INST169 and erroneously painted as INST170 with No. 2 TTS at Wigram.
		Used by 14 Squadron RNZAF at Tenghar 04 July 1955 to 10 October 1955 flying a total of 541 hours.
		BOC with RNZAF 15 May 1956 at No.1 TTS Hobsonville as instructional airframe INST171 but was wrongly marked as INSTNZ1717.
	www.adf-serials.com /nz-serials/nz5721.shtml (1651 words)

	Moore Bio
		On completion he was posted to No 14 Squadron at RNZAF Base Ohakea as a Qualified Flying Instructor on Strikemaster jet trainers.
		He was then posted to the position of Officer Commanding Operations Wing RNZAF Base Ohakea in January 1998.
		In December 2000 Group Captain Moore was temporarily posted as Officer Commanding RNZAF Base Ohakea before being posted to the position of Commanding Officer
	www.rotary.co.nz /editable/Moore_Bio.htm (468 words)

	Begraafplaats Vredehof, Gilzerbaan in Tilburg (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Tsjechische Squadron dat nu Wretham-Hall in Engeland als thuishaven heeft.
		New Zealand Squadron dat was opgestegen van de basis Mildenhall, gelegen in het graafschap Suffolk.
		Squadron van de Royal Canadian Air Force, komt neer onder de gemeente Tilburg, ten westen van de weg Tilburg-Loon op Zand, genaamd "Moleneind".
	rhc.tilburg.nl /receptie/wo2/tilburg/vredehof/wo2gbaan.htm (5324 words)

	De Havilland Vampire FB Mk. 5 Review by Steven Eisenman (Classic Airframes 1/48)
		FB.5 - No. 112 Squadron RAF, VX462 / A*G RAF Fassberg, Germany, circa 1952.
		This was an experimental scheme of PRU Blue with a disruptive application of Dark Green over the top surfaces.
		Also, there is little evidence of an upper-lower dividing line, which would have cut across the lower portion of the roundel and on the nose.
	kits.kitreview.com /vampirefb5reviewse_1.htm (870 words)

	Classic Airframes 1/48 Vampire FB.5, previewed by Tom Cleaver
		Given that the current kit includes the extended wingtips of the F Mk.3, that type could be built now if a modeler obtained correct serial numbers for it.
		The kit decals include markings for a RNZAF FB Mk.9, which has to be modified with the 8-inch increase in the starboard wing fillet to be completely accurate.
		The kit decals provide markings for three aircraft: a camouflaged FB Mk.5 of 112 Squadron in Germany in an experimental one-off scheme of overall PRU Blue with a disruptive pattern of dark green on the upper surfaces, a silver FB Mk.5 of 421 Squadron RCAF, and a camouflaged FB Mk.9 of 75 Squadron RNZAF.
	modelingmadness.com /reviews/korean/cleaver/cleavervamppreview.htm (1529 words)

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