No. 292 Squadron RAAF

No. 292 Squadron RAAF
Active1977–current
BranchRoyal Australian Air Force
RoleOperational conversion and training unit
Part ofNo. 92 Wing
Garrison/HQRAAF Base Edinburgh
Motto(s)Prepare the Hunter
AircraftP-8A Poseidon

No. 292 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) operational conversion unit based at RAAF Base Edinburgh, South Australia. The squadron was formed on 1 January 1977 as the Maritime Analysis Training Squadron and renamed No. 292 Squadron on 27 October 1980. Throughout its history it has formed part of No. 92 Wing and been responsible for training aircrew to operate the RAAF's Lockheed P-3 Orion and Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft. It took responsibility for training Poseidon maintenance and operations personnel in 2018.