10 SIGNALS UNIT RAAF (REAR
ECHELON)
IN AUSTRALIA DURING WW2
10 Signals Unit RAAF was formed in the Konedobu area of Port Moresby on 10 September 1942. It occupied the premises of and took over the functions previously covered by the Moresby Wireless Transmitting Station. A Rear Echelon of 10 Signals unit was based in Townsville in north Queensland.
Wing Commander R.H. Cunningham was the first Commanding Officer. Squadron Leader S.A.F. Westwood became the new Commanding Officer of 10 Signals Unit on 15 November 1943.
REFERENCE BOOK
"Units of the Royal Australian Air Force - A
Concise History, Volume 1, Introduction, Bases, Supporting Organisations"
compiled by RAAF Historical Section
Can anyone help me with more information?
"Australia @ War" WWII Research Products
© Peter Dunn 2015 |
Please
e-mail me |
This page first produced 12 November 2002
This page last updated 13 January 2020