Following service during World War II, No. 11 Squadron (11SQN) was disbanded and then reformed at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, on 1 November 1950 and equipped with Avro Lincoln Mk 30 aircraft.

On 12 November 1950, 11SQN moved to RAAF Base Pearce, WA, and in 1951 members travelled to the US for the squadron to be equipped with Neptune aircraft.

On 26 May 1954, the squadron was transferred to RAAF Base Richmond, NSW, and later to its current home at RAAF Base Edinburgh, SA.

No. 11 Squadron Commanding Officers (at Pearce)

12 November 1950 Flight Lieutenant A.B. Boyle, DFC & Bar (temporary)
28 May 1951 Flight Lieutenant F.D. Barnett (Temporary)
1 January 1952 Wing Commander D. Vernon, DSO
15 April 1954 Wing Commander F.S. Robey

References

RAAF Museum website available at www.raafmuseum.com.au
RAAF Pearce: Australia's Pilot Training Base, Jubbs Leslie R., 2002, publication available at www.futurepd.org/les
Selected Unit Histories: The RAAF and the Flying Squadrons N. Barnes, Allen & Unwin, 2000 (ISBN 1 86508 130 2). Selected information reproduced with permission.