No. 2 Airfield Defence Squadron RAAF

RAAF Airfield Defence Guards on Tarakan island AWM photo OG252

Brief History

No 2 Airfield Defence Squadron was formed on 10 April 1945 at Morotai. ( Now known as No 2 Security Forces Squadron, part of No 95 Wing with the headquarters based at RAAF Base Amberley). Its main responsibilities included security and air base defences. It consisted of a HQs and five rifle companies.

A Flight (Rifle Company) was deployed to Labuan during the landing at Labuan. The unit was disbanded on 29 Oct 1945

Unit Personnel

• Gordon Boyle 15 Aug - 5 Oct 1945