flew strike missions against Japanese positions in New Guinea in support of the Australian 6th Division. The squadron also participated in rescue operations for aircrew that came down behind Japanese lines. No. 7 Squadron was disbanded at Tadji on 19 December 1945. During the war, 33 personnel from the squadron were killed in action or died on active service. Aircraft operated The squadron operated the following aircraft: Airco DH.6 (October 1917 – 1918); Royal Aircraft Factory R.E.8 (October 1917 – 1918); Royal Aircraft Factory B.E.2 (October 1917 – 1919); Avro 504 (February 1918 – 1919); Bristol Fighter (February 1918 – 1919); Lockheed Hudson (January 1940 – August 1942); DAP Beaufort (August 1942 – December 1945). Notes References Further reading 032T 7 Military units and formations established in 1917 Military units and formations disestablished in 1945