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Dutch unit in 5th AF, USAAF
Hi,
In the magazine of IMPS Stockholm from September 2005 there is an article on colours of Dutch military aircraft. I was surprised to see a unit under the command of US 5th AF listed among the units that was established after the fall of the Netherlands East Indies. From the article: "After the fall of the NEI, most of the air staff staff joined the Royal Australian Air Force, where they served as independent units:
I would appreciate if anyone can help me with info about this unit or tell me where I can find info. Thanks in advance Peter |
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Re: Dutch unit in 5th AF, USAAF
Peter,
What later was to become 1 NEI Transport Squadron operated within 5th AF (USAAF) as two sections: NEI-TSB (Brisbane) with 5 x B-25C and 3 x Lodestars and NEI-TSM (Melbourne) with ? x B-25 and 9 x Lodestars. Pilots were from KLM and KNILM who had found themselves without airliners after the fall of the Dutch East Indies. The sections primarily flew for No. 18 and No. 120 Squadrons. They were reformed as 1 NEI Transport squadron in Nov. 1944 and later renamed as 19 (NEI) Squadron in 1945. Meanwhile they had received five Lockheed 12A's and 4 x C-47s as well. Free from small history on http://www.go2war2.nl/artikel/232/11 Regards, Leendert |
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Re: Dutch unit in 5th AF, USAAF
Thanks Leendert,
Exactly what I needed. Regards, Peter |
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