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No. 489 Squadron RNZAF

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435: 526: 324: 571: 95: 542:, around 34 motor launches were attacked by the squadron and many of these were sunk. A major sortie was conducted on 15 June, when the squadron fulfilled an anti-flak role while several other squadrons attacked a E-boat depot ship and a 8,000-ton supply ship with torpedoes. This saw both ships sunk and as many as ten escort vessels destroyed with no losses among the attacking aircraft. Two weeks later saw more major success for the squadron, with two cargo ships destroyed off the 63: 39: 78: 450:, located on the north-east coast of Scotland. By this time, it was being led by Wing Commander V. Darling. It continued with its anti-shipping work along the Norwegian coast, making 18 attacks on vessels by the middle of the year. One notable success, which occurred while working with the Australian 578:
No. 489 Squadron's anti-shipping work along Norway's coast continued into 1945, and for the final months of the war it was led by Wing Commander D. Hammond. The squadron continued to operate as part of the Anzac Strike Wing, which now included a British squadron as well as the Australian unit. Major
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In August, Wing Commander John Dinsdale, a New Zealander, took over command of the squadron. On 16 September it flew its last major operation with the Hampdens when a flight of four aircraft attacked a five-vessel convoy it sighted while patrolling along the Norwegian coast. They were able to sink a
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in late January. A 7,000-ton merchant ship was sunk in early April and at the end of the month, another was so badly damaged it was run aground. Its anti-shipping work was dangerous; heavy flak fire often damaged, if not destroyed, the attacking aircraft and German fighters were easily a match for
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with personnel from the respective countries. In theory, the Dominions would supply the ground crew as well as flying personnel. However, in New Zealand's case, there was a reluctance to maintain RNZAF squadrons in Britain so the decision was made to allow for the formation of squadrons within the
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During the course of its service during the Second World War, No. 489 Squadron flew 2,380 sorties and 9,773 hours on operations. A total of 33 New Zealanders were killed while serving with the squadron. Awards made to its personnel as a result of their service with the squadron included two
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in Scotland. It was uncomfortable for the personnel of the squadron due to the inclement weather in the area and the relatively crude facilities. The aircraft flew day and night, and when they reached the Norwegian coast, often had to fly deep into the
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The last operational mission for the squadron, involving a pair of Beaufighters, was flown on 21 May. By this time, it had carried out about 1,250 sorties in the previous five months. In June, with the war in Europe now at an end, it moved to
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At around the same time there was discussion between the governments of Britain, Australia, Canada and New Zealand to facilitate the co-ordination of training of air crew in the event of hostilities. This led to the implementation of the
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itself and immediately afterwards, the Anzac Strike Wing was tasked with seeking out and destroying E- and R-boats, which could threaten the vessels of the Allied invasion fleet. Flying as far as Holland through to
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merchant ship. Soon afterwards, it was taken off operations having accounted for sinking 36,000 tons of shipping by this stage of the year. The squadron returned to Leuchars to begin converting to the
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that could attack the invasion fleet, it returned to operations over the North Sea to Norway. It was disbanded in August 1945, once it was determined it was no longer required for service in the war.
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The squadron returned to operations in January 1944 and returned to its anti-shipping duties, targeting merchant vessels, loaded with supplies for the German war effort and often accompanied by
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B. Sandeman and D. Evans, was an Englishman. Although training was initially on Beauforts, these aircraft were soon required for service in the Mediterranean. They were replaced by the
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to seek out German shipping. The high losses experienced by the Germans resulted in more shipping moving at night and sheltering in the fjords during the day.
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for the squadron. The Hampden that was attacked was able to safely return but with two of its crew wounded. Its rear gunner was awarded the squadron's first
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From Bunnies to Beaufighters: the Autobiography of Donald McKenzie Tunnicliffe, DFC, incorporating a history of 489 Squadron RNZAF, November 1943–May 1945
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the obsolete Hampdens. Over the summer months there was increased emphasis on anti-submarine patrols and search and rescue missions.
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had considerably reduced and No. 489 Squadron was soon able to return to its previous anti-shipping role along the Norwegian coast.
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The squadron became operational in April 1942, by this time having 68 New Zealand flying personnel. The squadron moved to
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was attacked and damaged by 30 Beaufighters. Later in the month, one of the squadron's crews sighted and sunk the
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desired its personnel to serve together, the ETAS had a clause, Article XV, that allowed for the establishment of
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Combat Codes: A Full Explanation and Listing of British, Commonwealth and Allied Air Force Unit Codes since 1938
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in the south of England from where it carried out anti-submarine patrols into the Atlantic and as far as the
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fighters saw off the attackers. Another ship, spotted earlier in the sortie, was strafed and badly damaged.
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with a view to moving to the Pacific. However, before the conversion to Mosquitoes was completed, the
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A group of pilots of No. 489 Squadron; its leader, Wing Commander J. S. Dinsdale stands on the right
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Formed in August 1941, the squadron commenced operations in April the following year, flying
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By October, No. 489 Squadron, now led by Wing Commander L. A. Robertson, was operating from
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collapsed and the war ended. The squadron was subsequently disbanded on 1 August.
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489: An Unofficial History of No. 489 Torpedo Bomber Squadron RNZAF, 1941 to 1945
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Film footage of Beaufighters of No. 489 Squadron taking off for a sortie
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A Bristol Beaufighter of No. 489 Squadron with its crew, April 1944
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The Squadrons of the Royal Air Force & Commonwealth, 1918–1988
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The following served as commanding officers of No. 489 Squadron:
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RAF designated as being New Zealand. These squadrons, known as
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No. 489 Squadron Beaufighters attacking shipping, 15 July 1944
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Hampdens of No. 489 Squadron in flight over northern Scotland
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A Handley Page Hampden of No. 489 Squadron at Thorney Island
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Wing Commander L. A. Robertson (August 1944–February 1945);
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Wing Commander V. C. Darling (October 1942–August 1943);
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Wing Commander J. A. S. Brown (August 1941–October 1942);
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In July, No. 489 Squadron returned to Scotland, based at
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Wing Commander J. S. Dinsdale (August 1943–August 1944);
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sorties during the year included one on 9 February to
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Wing Commander D. H. Hammond (February–August 1945).
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From April 1944 No. 489 Squadron formed part of the
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No. 489 Squadron RAF

United Kingdom
New Zealand

Royal Air Force
Māori
Bristol Beaufort
Bristol Blenheim Mk. IVf
Handley Page Hampden
Bristol Beaufighter
De Havilland Mosquito
Second World War
torpedo bomber
Second World War
Article XV
Empire Air Training Plan
Royal New Zealand Air Force
Royal Air Force
Coastal Command
Handley Page Hampden
medium bombers
North Sea
Bristol Beaufighter
heavy fighter
Anzac Strike Wing
No. 455 Squadron
Low Countries
invasion of Normandy
motor launches

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