No. 321 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron RAAF
Encyclopedia
No. 321 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron (322ECSS) was a Royal Australian Air Force
(RAAF) ground support squadron based at RAAF Base Darwin
near Darwin, Northern Territory
.
Along with other northern ECSS it was formed after the disbanding of 386ECSS
at RAAF Richmond
in 2006.
On 1 July 2010 changes to the structure of the Combat Support Group resulted in the functions of 321ECSS being integrated with No. 13 (City of Darwin) Squadron
at RAAF Darwin
and 321ECSS being disbanded.
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...
(RAAF) ground support squadron based at RAAF Base Darwin
RAAF Base Darwin
RAAF Base Darwin is a Royal Australian Air Force base located in the city of Darwin, Northern Territory. The base shares its runway with Darwin International Airport.-History:...
near Darwin, Northern Territory
Darwin, Northern Territory
Darwin is the capital city of the Northern Territory, Australia. Situated on the Timor Sea, Darwin has a population of 127,500, making it by far the largest and most populated city in the sparsely populated Northern Territory, but the least populous of all Australia's capital cities...
.
Along with other northern ECSS it was formed after the disbanding of 386ECSS
No. 386 Expeditionary Combat Support Squadron RAAF
No. 386 ECSS was based at RAAF Richmond, but was disbanded at the end of 2006 and its resources dispersed to other RAAF support units....
at RAAF Richmond
RAAF Base Richmond
RAAF Base Richmond is one of Australia's oldest and largest air force bases. It is located within the City of Hawkesbury in the north-western fringe of Sydney, New South Wales, between the towns of Windsor and Richmond. The base is home to the Royal Australian Air Force's transport headquarters,...
in 2006.
On 1 July 2010 changes to the structure of the Combat Support Group resulted in the functions of 321ECSS being integrated with No. 13 (City of Darwin) Squadron
No. 13 Squadron RAAF
No. 13 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force squadron. The Squadron saw combat during World War II as a bomber and maritime patrol squadron and is currently active as a mixed regular and reserve RAAF unit located in Darwin, fulfilling both operational support and training duties.-History:No. 13...
at RAAF Darwin
RAAF Base Darwin
RAAF Base Darwin is a Royal Australian Air Force base located in the city of Darwin, Northern Territory. The base shares its runway with Darwin International Airport.-History:...
and 321ECSS being disbanded.