No. 14 Squadron RNZAF

14 Squadron RNZAF
Active25 April 1942 – January 1949
3 September 1951 – 13 December 2001
05 January 2015 – Present
CountryNew Zealand New Zealand
Branch Royal New Zealand Air Force
TypePrimary and Advanced Training
Garrison/HQRNZAF Base Ohakea
Motto(s)Māori: Kia Maia, kia u, kia ngawari
(Translation: Active, ardent, adaptable)
ColorsBlack and white
Mascot(s)Kea
Anniversaries25 April
EquipmentBeechcraft T-6 Texan II
EngagementsWorld War II, Malaya
DecorationsDistinguished Flying Cross
Commanders
Current
commander
Squadron Leader Taylor Berriman
Notable
commanders
Flying Officer Geoff Fisken
Insignia
Squadron BadgeA kea in perching position[1]
Squadron CodesHQ (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.

  1. ^ Halley 1988, p. 527.
  2. ^ a b Flintham and Thomas 2003, p. 141.