No. 15 Squadron RNZAF
| No. 15 Squadron RNZAF | |
|---|---|
F4U Corsair | |
| Engagements | World War II |
No. 15 Squadron was a fighter squadron of the
F4U Corsair
fighters. The squadron was disbanded in October 1945.
History
After being formed in June 1942, under the command of
Green Island from February to April 1945. By this stage it was operating F4U Corsair aircraft. It was disbanded in October 1945.[1]
No. 15 Squadron flew more sorties than any other New Zealand fighter squadron in the Pacific theatre of World War II.[citation needed]
Commanding officers
The following served as commanding officers of No. 15 Squadron:[1]
- Squadron Leader A. Crighton (June 1942–March 1943);
- Squadron Leader M. J. Herrick (March–December 1943);
- Squadron Leader J. A. A. Gibson (December 1943–July 1944);
- Squadron Leader D. P. Winstone (August–December 1944);
- Squadron Leader M. R. Clarke (January–September 1945).
Notes
- ^ a b c Ross 1955, pp. 325–326.
- ^ Ross 1955, p. 168.
- ^ Gillespie 1952, p. 248.
- ^ Gillespie 1952, pp. 254–255.
References
- Gillespie, Oliver (1952). The Pacific. Official History of New Zealand in the Second World War 1939–45. Wellington: War History Branch, Department Of Internal Affairs.
- Ross, John (1955). Royal New Zealand Air Force. ISBN 0898391873.