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This is a list of past and present squadrons of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
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This is a list of past and present squadrons of the Royal New Zealand Air Force
| Squadron / Unit | Code | Primary focus | Aircraft used | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Squadron | JV | Utility Helicopter | NH90, A-109 | Formerly Patrol Bomber & Transport |
| 5 Squadron | PA | Maritime Patrol | Boeing P-8 Poseidon | Formerly Reconnaissance / Flying Boat |
| 6 Squadron | XX | Shipboard Helicopter | Kaman SH-2G(NZ) Seasprite | Formerly Army Co-operation / Flying Boat |
| 14 Squadron | Primary and Advanced Trainer | Beechcraft T-6 Texan II | Aircraft shared with Central Flying School | |
| 40 Squadron | Transport | Lockheed C-130H Hercules and Boeing 757-200 | ||
| 42 Squadron | Training/VIP | Beechcraft B200 King Air | Formerly Reserve Light Bomber / Communications / Transport | |
| 230 Squadron | Intelligence and information systems support | N/A | Created through combining the Communication and Information Systems functions of 209 Squadron and the Intelligence functions from the Integrated Mission Support Squadron | |
| Central Flying School | Flight Instructor Training | Beechcraft T-6 Texan II | Aircraft shared with 14 Squadron |
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