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Originally Posted by jerryh99 (Post 9581747)

Just looked up 618 on Wiki - they received 12 FB VI in Feb '45 to be used to maintain crew currency without risking the carrier/highball modified aircraft - probably it was one of these?

HR621 FBVI 618 To Australia 16.12.44 Camden Museum NSW
HR622 FBVI 110 SOC 8.10.46
FB.Mk.VI HR623 CI 618 Sqn RAAF Narromine NSW 1945

My Father was Wing commander of 684 Squadron from late 45 to 46 and am looking to find any info on him and his time in England when seconded to the RAF, His name was Kos Newman.

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Originally Posted by Old-Duffer (Post 7287691)

The Mosquito operated in the Far East was employed in the light bomber, intruder, ground attack role eg 110 Squadron and the recce role eg 684 and then 81 Sqn.

There were various marks of Mosquito used including the VI, XVI and PR34.

It follows that you need a quick glance at the logbook to determine which direction to go. The monthly summary will tell you the units.

As to post-war transports there were four or more Dakota sqns eg 52, 117, 194, and an SD sqn 357.

Lots of avenues to follow.

Old Duffer