No. 13 Signals Unit RAAF
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No. 13 Signals Unit RAAF was a Royal Australian Air Force
signals unit during World War II
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The unit formed at Mount Druitt Aerodrome
, Mount Druitt, New South Wales
on 22 November 1943. On 3 December 1943, the unit travelled to No. 2 Embarkation Depot at RAAF Bradfield Park
, Lindfield, New South Wales
to be kitted out and medically evaluated.
Unit headquarters was set up at Strathpine, Queensland
on 7 December 1943, with a complement of 19 officers and 294 airmen.
Orders to embark were received and the unit arrived at Lae, Papua New Guinea on 28 January 1944, before making their way to Nadzab, Papua New Guinea where a camp was established. At Nadzab, the unit established a wireless transmitting station which became operational on 25 February 1944.
Between 12 March - 16 March 1944, the unit moved to Cape Gloucester
. Personnel took part in Operation Persecution
between 21 April - 27 April 1944, and a detachment was also involved in Operation Red Herring
.
The unit relocated to Tadji, Papua New Guinea
in May 1944. On 30 June 1944, No. 13 Signals Unit was disbanded and was reformed as No. 4 Radio Installation Maintenance Unit RAAF.
Royal Australian Air Force
The Royal Australian Air Force is the air force branch of the Australian Defence Force. The RAAF was formed in March 1921. It continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps , which was formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF has taken part in many of the 20th century's major conflicts...
signals unit during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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The unit formed at Mount Druitt Aerodrome
Mount Druitt Aerodrome
Mount Druitt Aerodrome was a Royal Australian Air Force landing ground during World War II at Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia.Land was resumed in March 1942, for the construction of an aerodrome, two aircraft hangars and workshops on the site...
, Mount Druitt, New South Wales
Mount Druitt, New South Wales
Mount Druitt is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Mount Druitt is located 43 kilometres west of the Sydney central business district, in the local government area of the City of Blacktown, and is part of the Greater Western Sydney region.There are numerous...
on 22 November 1943. On 3 December 1943, the unit travelled to No. 2 Embarkation Depot at RAAF Bradfield Park
RAAF Bradfield Park
RAAF Bradfield Park was a Royal Australian Air Force station located at Lindfield, New South Wales during World War II.-History:The station was built on the grounds of Bradfield Park in 1940 and housed a number of RAAF and WAAAF units...
, Lindfield, New South Wales
Lindfield, New South Wales
Lindfield is a suburb on the Upper North Shore of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Lindfield is 13 kilometres north-west of the Sydney Central Business District in the local government area of Ku-ring-gai Council.- Location and history :...
to be kitted out and medically evaluated.
Unit headquarters was set up at Strathpine, Queensland
Strathpine, Queensland
Strathpine is a suburb north of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. Its Local Government Area is the Moreton Bay Region. It is home to the Pine Rivers District offices of the Moreton Bay Region as well as many businesses. The area contains a medium-sized Westfield shopping centre...
on 7 December 1943, with a complement of 19 officers and 294 airmen.
Orders to embark were received and the unit arrived at Lae, Papua New Guinea on 28 January 1944, before making their way to Nadzab, Papua New Guinea where a camp was established. At Nadzab, the unit established a wireless transmitting station which became operational on 25 February 1944.
Between 12 March - 16 March 1944, the unit moved to Cape Gloucester
Cape Gloucester
Cape Gloucester is a headland, in the northwest of the island of New Britain, Papua New Guinea, at . During World War II, the Japanese captured New Britain, and had driven most of Cape Gloucester's native population out to construct two airfields...
. Personnel took part in Operation Persecution
Operations Reckless and Persecution
Operation Reckless, known as the Landing at Hollandia and Operation Persecution known as the Aitape landing, were Allied amphibious landings which commenced the Western New Guinea campaign. Both operations commenced on 22 April 1944....
between 21 April - 27 April 1944, and a detachment was also involved in Operation Red Herring
Huon Peninsula campaign
The Huon Peninsula campaign was a series of battles in the New Guinea campaign of the Second World War. Australian forces assaulted Japanese bases on the Huon Peninsula....
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The unit relocated to Tadji, Papua New Guinea
Tadji, Papua New Guinea
Tadji is a small town on the north coast of Papua New Guinea in the Sandaun Province. It is located to the east of Aitape....
in May 1944. On 30 June 1944, No. 13 Signals Unit was disbanded and was reformed as No. 4 Radio Installation Maintenance Unit RAAF.