The unit moved overseas in October 1943 aboard the Cape Mendocino to Australia in the South West Pacific Theater.

[1] In addition to their mission of spotting and aerial reconnaissance, the squadron was tasked with short haul transportation.

[2] The capability of its light aircraft to operate from confined spaces earned A Flight of the squadron the nickname "Guinea Short Lines".

[3] Shortly after this rescue operation, the flight was tasked with transporting fifty Australian commandos to Wantoat to attack a Japanese radio facility.

Following the raid, four Japanese prisoners were returned, each sitting on the lap of an Australian in the back seat of one of the Sentinels.

Although it moved on paper to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa in August, it was not again manned until October 1947.

They were located everywhere from headquarters to operations with company-sized elements, acting as the liaison for all air support that comes from all services and coalition partners.

[9] This article incorporates public domain material from the Air Force Historical Research Agency