74 (Composite) Wing RAAF 1943-1945
 

Hello,

I'm unable to find any details on this wartime RAAF Wing. Which kind of wing it was and the squadrons attached to it?

Thanks

Phil

Re: 74 (Composite) Wing RAAF 1943-1945
 

Our friend Geoffrey Sinclair can add the following Phil

74 Wing RAAF,

10 August 1943 (or as early as 1st August) Formed under 9 Group, to
administer non works/RDF units/detachments in Port Moresby area formerly
administered by 73 Wing

20 October 1944 renamed 74 (Composite) Wing

15 August 1945 disbanded at Port Moresby

Some units mentioned, 1 Malaria Control Unit, 1 Wireless Unit, 21
Medical Clearing Station, 7 Squadron, 24 Squadron, 33 Squadron, 4
Fighter Sector, 40 Squadron, 9 Communications Unit