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| rdfs:comment | - 31 Squadron was initially a World War II Coastal bomber / reconnaissance squadron South African Air Force. It was later converted to a heavy bomber squadron that operated from bases in the Mediterranean from January 1944 until the end of the war. On conclusion of hostilities, the Squadron was used to ferry liberated POW's from Italy back to Britain and disbanded South African troops from Italy to Egypt. It was disbanded on 15 December 1945. It was resurrected as a medium and light helicopter squadron in 1982 and operated from AFB Hoedspruit until its final disbandment on 4 December 1992.
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| Garrison | - Foggia 1944, Hoesdspruit 1992
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| Role | - Coastal Bomber/Reconnaissance • Heavy Bomber • Transport Helicopter
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| Caption | - Consolidated Liberator similar to that flown by the squadron in the Mediterranean in 1944 and 1945
- Selected bombing targets engaged by 31 Squadron B-24's during WW2 , mines , air supply drops and main operating base
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| Dates | - January 1944 – December 1945
- January 1982 – December 1992
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| Alt | - Map of Europe showing selected bombing targets engaged by 31 Squadron B-24's during WW2
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| abstract | - 31 Squadron was initially a World War II Coastal bomber / reconnaissance squadron South African Air Force. It was later converted to a heavy bomber squadron that operated from bases in the Mediterranean from January 1944 until the end of the war. On conclusion of hostilities, the Squadron was used to ferry liberated POW's from Italy back to Britain and disbanded South African troops from Italy to Egypt. It was disbanded on 15 December 1945. It was resurrected as a medium and light helicopter squadron in 1982 and operated from AFB Hoedspruit until its final disbandment on 4 December 1992.
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