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No. 24 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force squadron. The Squadron was formed in 1940 and saw action as a bomber squadron during World War II. During the war the Squadron participated in the unsuccessful defence of Rabaul in 1942 and later saw action flying Vultee Vengeance dive bombers and B-24 Liberator heavy bombers. Since the end of the war No. 24 Squadron has been an RAAF Reserve squadron located near Adelaide, South Australia.