The squadron was formed at RAAF Base Laverton in July 1943, and has provided airlift to the ADF since. “The squadron was formed as the Allies took an upper hand in the War in the Pacific,” Commanding Officer WGCDR Matt Cooper said.
“As the Allies advanced through the Pacific, there was a greater need for air transport to carry people and cargo, both within Australia and throughout the region.”
The unit has served in New Guinea, the Dutch East Indies (Indonesia), Japan and Vietnam, on numerous humanitarian missions in our wider region, and has had an almost continuous presence in the Middle East Area of Operations since 2006.
“It’s easier now for us to connect past members of No. 37 Squadron with the present squadron, using Social Media to share our stories and learn about the current achievements,” Col Coyne, a former Loadmaster and President of the No. 37 Squadron Association said. “The 75th Anniversary however is an opportunity to celebrate our history under the one roof.”
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