United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (With Combat V Device) Number Two Squadron, The Royal Australian Air Force

Citation for
The No 2 Squadron,
The Royal Australian Air Force

The Number Two Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force, distinguished itself by especially meritorious service in support of military operations against opposing armed forces in Southeast Asia from 19 April 1967 to 31 May 1971.   During this period, the Number Two Squadron flew over 11,900 combat sorties in all areas of the Republic of Vietnam in support of the airwar conducted by the United States Air Force. Although its aircrews were exposed to intense ground fire, surface-to-air missile barrages, adverse weather, and hazardous terrain, the Number Two Squadron maintained a superior combat record and conducted its operations in a manner that contributed significantly to the mission of the Free World Military Forces in Southeast Asia.  The distinctive accomplishments of the Royal Australian Air Force Number Two Squadron reflect great credit upon itself and the Royal Australian Air Force.