| No. 18 Squadron | |
|---|---|
 RNZAF Corsairs over Bougainville, 1945 | |
| Active | June 1943 – December 1945 |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Branch |  Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Type | Fighter bomber |
| Size | One squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | RNZAF Base Woodbourne |
| Engagements | World War II |
No. 18 Squadron was a squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Formed in June 1943 at RNZAF Base Woodbourne, the squadron was initially equipped with Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawks, before converting to F4U-1 Corsair fighter bombers in 1944. The squadron fought in the Pacific theatre during World War II, flying combat operations against Japanese forces until it was disbanded in late 1945.