Due to delays in bringing operational airfields into service, the squadron saw little combat before the end of the war.

The squadron conducted training throughout February, March and April with a focus on gunnery and rocket practice.

On 7 August, eight Beaufighters attacked and sank what was believed to be an 800-ton oil tanker in the Tabuan River.

[4] One aircraft was lost in this attack, but its crew bailed out and made contact with the 9th Division on 20 August after being assisted by civilians.

[6] The squadron flew its last combat missions on 13 August, when four aircraft made an armed reconnaissance of Kuching aerodrome and another eight attacked Tromboul Airfield.

[8] The squadron's operation room was closed on 21 October but weather reconnaissance flights continued.

Its personnel and ground equipment departed from Labuan bound for Narromine, New South Wales, and arrived there on 23 December.

81 Wing's Mustang fighters to Japan where they were to form part of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force.