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30 Squadron RAAF Beaufighter Association

Welcome to the official website of the

30 Squadron RAAF Beaufighter Association.

The website is a work in progress, recreating a wealth of history and information that had been previously online.

We apologise that it might take a while to put everything back on.

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30 Squadron RAAF Beaufighter Association

No. 30 Squadron was established on 9 March 1942 at RAAF Base Richmond as a long-range fighter squadron, operating the Bristol Beaufighter.

The Association supports 30SQN veterans, their families and friends: those who served from 1942 to those who serve today.

Latest News

Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway ANZAC Day Commemoration

The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway in Concord, held an ANZAC Day Commemoration on Saturday 18 April 2026. Guest Speaker was Sir Peter Cosgrove and Lady Lynne Cosgrove.

President, Wing Commander Sharyn Bolitho, Secretary Yvonne Holt and Bill Holt, Warrant Officer Stephen Kearns and Susan Kearns represented the Association.

Battle of the Bismarck Sea Commemoration

5 March 2026 marked the 83rd Anniversary of the Battle of the Bismarck Sea. Association members and friends attended the Commemoration at RAAF Base Richmond, followed by the Association Annual General Meeting and luncheon at the Richmond Club.

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