fighter squadron raaf fighter squadron flying unit royal_australian_air_force raaf early 1930s operated single seat fighters seaplane squadron component based raaf point cook victoria participating training exercises fighter squadron frequently employed displays flag waving duties history entry records dated february official history royal_australian_air_force raaf wars refers unit having established specific purpose operating australia fighters began entering service fighter squadron formations raised raaf point cook victoria auspices operated types unit formed new march prefix royal added august year single seat raaf dedicated air defence capability following retirement fighter token combat force according official history represented latest technology available gave fighter squadron elite formation barely weeks delivery crashed structural failure performing inverted loop pilot safety time raaf member emergency september fighter squadron began flight testing prototype general purpose testing way aircraft collapsed landing putting service trials following january participating training exercises fighter squadron employed displays flag waving duties young air_force keen skills equipment public leading regular participation aerial races far western_australia tasmania added benefit providing exposure variety conditions long distance flights pilots required fly aircraft displays remote areas commanding officer squadron leader considered gave personnel useful experience handling maintenance aircraft adverse conditions leading instructors early 1930s flight lieutenant flight commander fighter squadron october flight adelaide club land victoria strong winds bulldog finished nose damage slight allowing complete journey win air race speed mph fighter squadron public displays involved mock simulated dive bombing night february summers pilot demonstrated night time combat tactics exhibition ground melbourne sky lit october november year took aerial displays victoria commemorate visit duke gloucester following month aircraft escorted duke visit brisbane aboard occasionally detailed meteorological photographic survey work existence fighter remained control little flights words official history fighter squadron dissolved december surviving designated fighter bombers transferred nearby joined service bulldog single seat fighter raaf inventory specialist fighter type took place remainder decade
Fighter Squadron RAAF