Formed in December 1943, it was equipped with Grumman TBF Avenger Torpedo bombers.

The squadron deployed to Piva Airfield on Bougainville from May to July 1944.

[1] The badge of 31 Squadron included a carved Greenstone Taniwha above two crossed Mere.

The squadron's motto (also included on the badge) was Kia Mataara, Te reo Maori for "Watch".

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