| No. 5 Flight RAAF | |
|---|---|
_on_display_at_Centenary_of_Military_Aviation_2014.jpg) One of No. 5 Flight's Herons on display at the Centenary of Military Aviation 2014 airshow | |
| Active | 2010–2017 |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Role | Training |
| Part of | No. 92 Wing RAAF |
| Current base | RAAF Base Amberley |
| Engagements | War in Afghanistan (2001–present) |
| Decorations | Meritorious Unit Citation |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Reconnaissance | Heron RPA (2010–2017) |
No. 5 Flight was a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) aircraft flight which was equipped with IAI Heron unmanned aerial vehicles. It was established in 2010 to operate Herons in Afghanistan. Following the withdrawal of the Heron detachment from that country in 2014, conducted training missions in Australia to maintain the RAAF's expertise in operating unmanned aerial vehicles until more advanced types are delivered. The Herons were retired in June 2017, and the flight was disbanded by the end of that year.