No. 5 Squadron RNZAF
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No. 5 Squadron RNZAF is a maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. It operates the Boeing P-8 Poseidon from RNZAF Base Ohakea. The squadron was formed during the Second World War and has since been in continuous operation. A number of maritime patrol aircraft have been operated by the squadron over the course of its existence including the Short Singapore, Consolidated PBY Catalina, Short Sunderland and the Lockheed P-3 Orion.
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No. 5 Squadron RNZAF | |
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Active | November 1941 – November 1942 July 1944 – present |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Role | Anti-ship/Anti-submarine warfare, Maritime patrol, Search and rescue |
Garrison/HQ | RNZAF Base Ohakea |
Motto(s) | Fiji: Keitou Kalawaca Na Wasaliwa (Translation: We span the ocean) |
Colors | Black and White |
Mascot(s) | Albatross |
Anniversaries | 03 November |
Equipment | P-8 Poseidon |
Engagements | World War II Operation Enduring Freedom |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Wing Commander Glen "GD" Donaldson |
Insignia | |
Squadron Badge | In front of a blue roundel, an Albatross volant facing sinister with its wings spread in flight |
Squadron Codes | OT (Nov 1941 – Nov 1942)[1] PA (Jul 1944 – 1945)[1] KN (1946–1955)[1] |
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