No. 75 Squadron RNZAF
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No. 75 Squadron RNZAF was an air combat squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. It was formed from the RAF's World War II bomber squadron, No. 75 Squadron, which had been initially equipped by the New Zealand government and was largely manned by New Zealanders. The squadron was created when, in a unique gesture, the squadron number, colours and battle honours were transferred to the RNZAF in 1946. It had flown more sorties and suffered more casualties than any other in the European theatre.
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No. 75 Squadron RNZAF | |
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Active | 1 October 1946 – 13 December 2001 |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Role | Bomber Fighter-attack |
Garrison/HQ | RNZAF Base Ohakea |
Motto(s) | Ake Ake Kia Kaha (For ever and ever be strong) |
Colours | Yellow and red |
Mascot(s) | Tiki |
Anniversaries | 1 October 1946 |
Equipment | A-4 Skyhawk |
Engagements | World War II Malaysian Emergency |
Insignia | |
Squadron Badge | Tiki in front of two crossed mining hammers in saltire |
The squadron ceased to exist on 13 December 2001, when the RNZAF Air Combat Force, comprising Nos 2, 14, and 75 Squadrons, was officially disbanded.