Australian Naval History on 16 October 1945

David Stratton · Oct 16, 1945 · Print This Page

The 20th Minesweeping Flotilla was reformed with Swan (Captain RV Wheatley RAN) as Flotilla Leader for mine clearance operations in Australian, New Guinea and Solomon Islands waters.

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