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14 Squadron RNZAF | |
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Active | 25 April 1942 – January 1949 3 September 1951 – 13 December 2001 05 January 2015 – Present |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Type | Primary and Advanced Training |
Garrison/HQ | RNZAF Base Ohakea |
Motto(s) | Māori: Kia Maia, kia u, kia ngawari (Translation: Active, ardent, adaptable) |
Colors | Black and white |
Mascot(s) | Kea |
Anniversaries | 25 April |
Equipment | Beechcraft T-6 Texan II |
Engagements | World War II, Malaya |
Decorations | Distinguished Flying Cross |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Squadron Leader Taylor Berriman |
Notable commanders | Flying Officer Geoff Fisken |
Insignia | |
Squadron Badge | A kea in perching position[1] |
Squadron Codes | HQ (Apr 1942 – 1944)[2] AX (Apr 1949 – 1950)[2] |
14 Squadron RNZAF is a squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. In 2015 the squadron was re-raised and equipped with 11 Beechcraft T-6 Texan II. A new aerobatic display team called the Black Falcons was also formed using the new aircraft. They replaced the RNZAF display team known as the Red Checkers.