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In June 1943 No. 23 Squadron's RAAF role was changed to that of a dive bomber unit and the Squadron was reequipped with Vultee Vengeance aircraft. After a period of training the Squadron deployed to Nadzab in New Guinea in February 1944 and flew its first bombing missions on 11 February. The Squadron was withdrawn to Australia and reduced to cadre status in March 1944, however, as the Vengeance was regarded as being inferior to other aircraft which had become available to Allied forces.

After completing its training on the Vengeance No. 24 Squadron RAAF deployed to New Guinea in August 1943 where it provided support to Australian Army and United States Marine Corps units in New Guinea and New Britain. The Squadron continued in this role until March 1944.

In August 1943 No. 25 Squadron RAAF was re-equipped with Vengeance dive-bombers and began air support exercises with the Army. In January 1945 the squadron was re-equipped with B-24 Liberators.

Didn't last to long in RAAF service as a dive bomber.