Operational history Short Singapore
short singapore iii flying boat of 230 squadron @ alexandria, mid-1930s.
230 squadron first squadron equipped singapore iiis. posted alexandria in 1935. during 1937 singapores of 209 squadron , 210 squadron moved raf kalafrana in malta algeria part of international effort prevent gun running during spanish civil war.
replacement of singapore short sunderland underway outbreak of second world war. however, 19 survivors saw limited service in secondary theatres, in training role. last raf unit operating type no. 205 squadron raf in, appropriately enough, singapore relinquished aircraft in october 1941. 4 205 squadron aircraft found way no. 5 squadron rnzaf in fiji, use against german raiders. when japan attacked in december, new zealand aircraft found in front line. accounted japanese submarine , conducted several air-sea rescues before being replaced consolidated catalinas no. 6 squadron rnzaf in april 1943.
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