No. 31 Squadron RNZAF
No. 31 Squadron is a squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Formed in December 1943, it was equipped with Grumman TBF Avenger Torpedo bombers.History
31 Squadron was stationed in New Zealand from December 1943 – May 1944. The Squadron deployed to Piva Airfield on Bougainvillea from May – July 1944. The Squadron was disbanded in August 1944.The badge of 31 Squadron included a carved Greenstone Taniwha above two crossed Mere. The Squadron's motto was Kia Mataara, Te reo Maori for "Watch".Commanding officers
- Squadron Leader M. Wilkes.
