This Day in History: 1948-04-19

Following the re-formation of three RAAF squadrons as Citizens Air Force squadrons on 1 April, No. 22 (City of Sydney) Squadron was re-formed on 19 April 1948 at RAAF Bankstown. As with the other CAF squadrons, 22 Squadron was equipped with Australian-built CAC Mustang fighters. de Havilland Tiger Moths were provided for initial training and CAC Wirraway aircraft were provided advanced flying training. Source: airforce.gov.au