76 Squadron

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76 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force unit historically known for its fighter and training roles, including service in World War II and subsequent jet operations.

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instanceOf Royal Australian Air Force squadron
aircraftOperated BAE Hawk 127
CAC Mustang
CAC Sabre
Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawk
Dassault Mirage III
Macchi MB-326
aircraftRole advanced jet trainer
lead-in fighter
aircraftTypeSpecialization advanced trainer aircraft
fighter aircraft
jet aircraft
allegiance Commonwealth of Australia
conflict Second World War
linked to: World War II
country Australia
duty fleet support
operational training
pilot conversion training
garrison RAAF Base Williamtown
hasAbbreviation 76 Sqn
hasDesignation No. 76 Squadron
linked to: No. 76 Squadron RAF
heritage World War II fighter squadron
historicalEra Cold War
World War II
post–Cold War era
location Australia
New South Wales
militaryBranch Royal Australian Air Force
nationality Australian
notableBattle Battle of Milne Bay
notableCapability air-to-air combat training
air-to-ground weapons training
operationalStatus active
partOf Air Combat Group RAAF
No. 78 Wing RAAF
primaryMission fighter operations
lead-in fighter training
role fighter squadron
training squadron
service Royal Australian Air Force
theatre Pacific War
trainingFocus fast jet aircrew training
fighter combat instruction
type fighter unit
flying training unit
worldWarIIFront South West Pacific Area

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No. 76 Squadron RAAF nickname 76 Squadron