| No. 42 Wing | |
|---|---|
 A RAAF Boeing E-7A Wedgetail in 2013 | |
| Active | 1943–44 2006–current |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Role | Airborne Early Warning & Control |
| Part of | Surveillance & Response Group |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Williamtown |
| Motto(s) | "Defend From Above"[1] |
| Aircraft | Boeing E-7A Wedgetail MC-55A Peregrine (2023-24) |
No. 42 Wing is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) wing responsible for supporting the service's Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft. It was first formed in February 1943, and commanded RAAF radar stations in north Queensland and the south coast of Dutch New Guinea until being disbanded in October 1944. It was re-raised in its current role in 2006.