No. 80 Squadron RAAF
| No. 80 Squadron RAAF | |
|---|---|
No. 80 Squadron Kittyhawks being prepared for ground attack missions in November 1944 | |
| Active | 1943–1946 2024–current |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Type | Fighter (1943-1946) Software development (2024-current) |
| Part of | No. 78 Wing (World War II) Cyber and Electronic Warfare Directorate (current) |
| Motto(s) | "Strike True" |
| Engagements | New Guinea Campaign Borneo Campaign |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Glen Cooper John Waddy |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron code | BU |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | P-40 Kittyhawk |
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No. 80 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) unit. It was first formed in September 1943 as a fighter squadron. After seeing action in the South West Pacific Theatre of World War II, the unit was disbanded in July 1946. The squadron was re-raised in April 2024 as the Australian component of a multinational unit responsible for developing software.