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314:, in Egypt, and began a new life of maritime patrols, convoy escorts and mine laying operations, once again flying Wellington bombers. In this role, the squadron deployed a number of detachments to various locations around the Middle East. On 30 March 1943, No. 458 Squadron was transferred from El Shallufa to LG. 91, also in Egypt. They continued anti-shipping operations after this and in the middle of 1943 the squadron's crews were responsible for sinking or damaging many ships, including an Italian cruiser and a destroyer. In June, the squadron deployed to Tunisia. This was followed by a further move to Bone, in Algeria, in October 1943, from where further maritime operations were flown, including anti-submarine patrols, which resulted in several attacks. The squadron sank its first U-boat in mid-May, when 31: 359:, there were few targets for the squadron in the Mediterranean any more; as a result the squadron was re-tasked to patrol from Gibraltar across the western Atlantic to escort Allied convoys and search for German U-boats. These duties occupied the squadron until the end of the war in May 1945. No. 458 Squadron disbanded shortly thereafter on 9 June 1945 at Gibraltar. Losses during the war amounted to 141 personnel being killed, of whom 65 were Australian. 279:. The move also resulted in the loss of the squadron's commanding officer, who was shot down by German aircraft while en route. It was May by the time that the ground crew reached Egypt, and when they arrived, many were re-allocated to other squadrons, and they too were re-allocated to various units, servicing a variety of aircraft from 254:. Further attacks were made against industrial targets in France and Germany over the course of several months as part of a strategic bombing campaign. In addition, the Wellingtons were involved in mine-laying operations along enemy occupied coasts. In late 1941, No. 458 Squadron provided a flight to help raise the newly formed 231:, where the squadron was officially established as No. 458 (Bomber) Squadron on 25 August 1941. From the outset, the squadron drew personnel from many different countries, with many coming from Britain, Canada and New Zealand, as well as Australia. 270:
was, in the words of historian Steve Eather, "chaotic". Air and ground crews were separated as the latter went by sea, while the aircraft were flown out to the Middle East by their crews. While refuelling in
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bombers, first in Europe and later in the Middle East. It was disbanded in mid-1945, following the conclusion of hostilities in Europe.
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RAF Squadrons: A Comprehensive Record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and Their Antecedents Since 1912
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Combat Codes: A Full Explanation and Listing of British, Commonwealth and Allied Air Force Unit Codes Since 1938
1663: 284: 642: 509: 216: 258:. At the end of January 1942 the squadron was withdrawn from Bomber Command to serve in the Middle East. 638: 538: 228: 183: 68: 287:. Many of the aircrews suffered similarly, being temporarily detached to various squadrons including: 30: 797: 681: 329: 311: 100: 1658: 315: 1288: 1283: 1761: 1756: 1751: 1746: 1741: 1736: 1731: 1726: 1716: 1711: 1706: 1701: 1696: 1691: 1686: 1681: 1648: 1643: 1638: 1633: 1628: 760: 255: 328:, in southern France. Further moves came in September 1944, with the squadron relocating to 1673: 1623: 1618: 1613: 1608: 1603: 1598: 1593: 1588: 1583: 1578: 1573: 1568: 1563: 1558: 1553: 1548: 1543: 1538: 1533: 1528: 1523: 1518: 1513: 1508: 1503: 1498: 1493: 1488: 1483: 1478: 1473: 1468: 1463: 1458: 1453: 1448: 1443: 1438: 1433: 1428: 1423: 1418: 1413: 1408: 1403: 1398: 1393: 1388: 1383: 1378: 304: 300: 296: 8: 1373: 1368: 1363: 1358: 1353: 1348: 1343: 1338: 1333: 630: 292: 288: 267: 220: 191: 791: 698: 692: 395: 341: 337: 243: 235: 199: 168: 96: 1257: 1229: 1210: 1191: 1172: 1153: 1134: 1115: 1096: 754: 688: 333: 325: 1256:(3rd ed.). Loftus, New South Wales: Australian Military History Publications. 665: 647: 777: 280: 239: 92: 82: 347:
The squadron's final move came on 26 January 1945 when it was re-established at
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Coastal, Support and Special Squadrons of the RAF and Their Aircraft
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Crew from No. 458 Squadron in front of their aircraft, December 1941
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No. 458 Squadron operated from the following bases and airfields:
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The Squadrons of the Royal Air Force & Commonwealth 1918–1988
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On 1 September 1942, the No. 458 Squadron was re-constituted at
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No. 458 Squadron was commanded by the following officers:
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Military units and formations disestablished in 1945
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We Find and Destroy: A History of 458 RAAF Squadron
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London: Macdonald and Jane's (Publishers). 839: 1320:Royal Australian Air Force flying squadrons 1311: 1297: 238:bombers, No. 458 Squadron formed part of 1252:Alexander, Peter; Pettit, Peter (2002) . 636:Dets. at Blida, Algeria; RAF Luqa, Malta; 332:, in Italy, and deploying detachments to 1223: 1028: 198:. The squadron flew various versions of 1185: 1062: 1806: 1771:Joint Netherlands-Australian squadrons 1166: 1148:Flintham, Vic; Thomas, Andrew (2003). 1128: 1074: 1045: 1009: 986: 962: 726: 1292: 1279:Australian War Memorial: 458 Squadron 1228:. London: Jane's Publishing Company. 1204: 1109: 974: 893: 891: 889: 887: 885: 883: 881: 872: 860: 1284:RAAF Museum Point Cook: 458 Squadron 362: 1095:. Cambridge, UK: Patrick Stephens. 190:. It was formed in Australia under 16:Royal Australian Air Force squadron 13: 1244: 878: 14: 1835: 1272: 903:Second World War, 1939–1945 units 476: 357:advance of Allied forces in Italy 822:Wing Commander R.C. MacKay, DFC 29: 1083: 215:No. 458 Squadron was formed at 968: 941: 929: 917: 866: 210: 186:squadron that operated during 1: 828: 285:United States Army Air Forces 262:Middle East and Mediterranean 124:France and Germany, 1944–1945 1224:Rawlings, John D.R. (1982). 1205:Moyes, Philip J.R. (1976) . 510:Williamtown, New South Wales 217:Williamtown, New South Wales 126:South-East Europe, 1942–1945 7: 554:en route to the Middle East 10: 1840: 1112:The Source Book of the RAF 948:Flintham & Thomas 2003 936:Bowyer & Rawlings 1979 924:Flintham & Thomas 2003 811:Wing Commander J. Dowling 539:RAF Holme-on-Spalding Moor 229:RAF Holme-on-Spalding Moor 225:Empire Air Training Scheme 205: 196:Empire Air Training Scheme 184:Royal Australian Air Force 122:Fortress Europe, 1940–1944 69:Royal Australian Air Force 1770: 1672: 1326: 1167:Halley, James J. (1988). 905:. 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Royal Australian Air Force
Bomber
Maritime patrol
No. 1 Group RAF
Bomber Command
RAF Middle East Command
Battle honours
Bomber
Vickers Wellington
Royal Australian Air Force
World War II
Article XV
Empire Air Training Scheme
Vickers Wellington
Williamtown, New South Wales
Article XV squadron
Empire Air Training Scheme
RAF Holme-on-Spalding Moor
Wellington Mk.IV
No. 1 Group RAF
Bomber Command
Emden
Rotterdam
No. 460 Squadron RAAF
Middle East Command
Malta
Egypt
Royal Air Force
United States Army Air Forces

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