Indian, British, New Zealander and Australian soldiers in Korea, c. March 1951.
Active
1950–1956
Country
United Kingdom Australia New Zealand Canada India
Allegiance
United Nations
Type
Rapid reaction force
Garrison/HQ
1st Commonwealth Division
Engagements
Korean War
Military unit
British Commonwealth Forces Korea (BCFK) was the formal name of the British Commonwealth army, naval and air units serving with the United Nations (UN) in the Korean War. BCFK included Australian, British, Canadian, Indian, and New Zealand units. Some Commonwealth units and personnel served with United States and/or other UN formations, which were not part of BCFK.[1]
^For example, No. 2 Squadron, South African Air Force was part of the US 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing in Korea, flying P-51s and F-86s.
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