No. 11 Squadron RAAF

No.11 Squadron RAAF
No. 11 Squadron's crest
Active1939–current
CountryAustralia
BranchRoyal Australian Air Force
RoleMaritime patrol
Part ofNo. 92 Wing RAAF
Garrison/HQRAAF Base Edinburgh
Motto(s)"Shepherd or Destroy"
EngagementsWorld War II
Vietnam War
East Timor
Iraq
Afghanistan
Aircraft flown
PatrolP-8A Poseidon

No. 11 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) maritime patrol squadron based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. It was formed in 1939 and has seen active service in World War II, East Timor, the War on Terrorism and the 2003 Gulf War. The squadron became known to the public through its participation in the Great Southern Ocean rescues of wrecked sailors, such as Tony Bullimore and Isabelle Autissier.


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