No. 6 Squadron RNZAF
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No. 6 Squadron RNZAF is a maritime squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. It has a history going back to World War II, when it operated flying boats, and has been disbanded and re-formed several times through changes in the country's military structure. The squadron motto, originally "Fortitudine et Diligentia", is now “Vigilance with Patience”.[1]
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No. 6 Squadron RNZAF | |
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Active | February 1942 – August 1957 October 2005 – present |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Type | Naval aviation |
Role | ASW / maritime patrol |
Garrison/HQ | RNZAF Base Auckland |
Motto(s) | Vigilance with patience |
Colors | Blue and grey |
Mascot(s) | Hippocamp |
Anniversaries | 1 February 1942 |
Equipment | Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite |
Engagements | World War II, East Timor, Persian Gulf |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Commander Alex Trotter |
Insignia | |
Squadron badge | Maori God "Tane" |
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