No. 16 Air Observation Post Flight RAAF
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No. 16 Air Observation Post Flight (No. 16 AOP Flight) was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) unit that saw action in World War II supporting Australian Army operations. It was formed in October 1944 and disbanded in June 1947. The flight was reestablished in September 1958, and was disbanded again in December 1960, when its responsibilities were transferred to a joint Army-RAAF unit.
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No. 16 Air Observation Post Flight | |
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Active | 1944–1947, 1958–1960 |
Country | Australia |
Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
Type | Army liaison |
Engagements | World War II |
Insignia | |
Squadron code | NF[1] |
Aircraft flown | |
Reconnaissance | Auster (1944–1947, 1958–1959) Cessna 180 (1959–1960) |
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