It later carried out bombing operations in Kenya and North Africa, before taking part in the Italian campaign before disbanding in late 1945 at the conclusion of hostilities.

The squadron was later re-raised and operated jet aircraft in an attack role during the Border War.

39 Squadron RAF as a daytime tactical bomber unit carrying out bombing sorties against targets in the Mediterranean theatre.

[4] At the end of the war the squadron used its Marauders as transport aircraft, before moving to Egypt in October 1945 and disbanding on 6 November 1945.

SAAF Buccaneers saw active service during the Border War in South-West Africa, notably at Cassinga in 1978.