Original sentence: As part of the European occupation forces, the squadron continued its patrol and reconnaissance duties until it relocated to Hong Kong in July 1949 (the Tempests having been replaced by the Supermarine Spitfire Mk 24 in 1948)
Edited sentence: As part of the European occupation forces, 8th Tactical Air Force, the squadron continued its patrol and reconnaissance duties from Wunstorf in Germany, until it relocated to Hong Kong in July 1949 (the Tempests having been replaced by the Supermarine Spitfire Mk 24 in 1948)