This article needs additional citations for verification. (May 2010) |
No. 2 Squadron RNZAF | |
---|---|
Active | 1930–1957 December 1984 – December 2001 |
Country | New Zealand |
Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
Role | Reconnaissance, Fighter-Attack, Skyhawk Conversion. |
Size | One Squadron |
Garrison/HQ | RNZAF Base Ohakea, HMAS Albatross |
Motto(s) | Maori Whakatopa Kia Mate; English We Swoop to Kill |
Colors | Yellow and black |
Mascot(s) | A winged Taiaha |
Equipment | Lockheed Hudson (1941–1943); Lockheed Ventura (1943–1945); A-4 Skyhawk (1984–2001) |
Engagements | World War II |
Insignia | |
Squadron Badge | A winged Taiaha |
No. 2 Squadron RNZAF was a squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF). It was formed in 1930 as part of the Territorial Air Force with the main headquarters at Wellington and shadow flights at New Plymouth and Wanganui. Squadron personnel conducted their annual flying at RNZAF Base Wigram. In 1937 the Territorial Squadrons were re-organised and No. 2 Squadron became the Wellington Territorial Squadron.