| No. 17 Squadron RNZAF | |
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| Active | October 1942 – September 1945 |
| Country |  New Zealand |
| Branch |  Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Role | Fighter |
| Equipment | P-40 Kittyhawk F4U Corsair |
| Engagements | World War II |
No. 17 Squadron was a fighter squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. Formed in October 1942 at Ohakea, the squadron was initially equipped with Curtiss P-40 Kittyhawks, before converting to F4U-1 Corsairs 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.