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A ceremonial parade was held at RAAF Base Richmond last week for the disbandment of Number 285 Squadron.
Formed on August 24,1999, the role of Number 285 Squadron was to provide workforce training for the C-130J and C-130H Hercules, and Boeing 707.
The retirement of the latter two types, and the completion of training remediation for the C-130J Hercules, have led to a reduced requirement for a separate training squadron at RAAF Base Richmond, and Number 285 Squadron’s functions will be rolled into Number 37 Squadron Training Flight from January 2018.