Royal New Zealand Air Force

The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is the air force arm of the New Zealand Defence Force. The RNZAF was formed from divisions of the Royal Air Force, becoming an independent force in 1923. The RNZAF has fought in many campaigns including World War II, Malaysia, Vietnam, The Gulf War and various United Nations peacekeeping missions. Today the RNZAF consists of around 50 aircraft. Since 2001, the RNZAF has had no strike capacity, and is currently focused on maritime patrol, and transport duties in support of the Army and the Royal New Zealand Navy.

Related Topics:
Air force - New Zealand Defence Force - Royal Air Force - World War II - Malaysia - Vietnam - The Gulf War - Army - Royal New Zealand Navy

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The motto of the RNZAF is, like that of the RAF, Per ardua ad astra ? "Through hardship to the stars"

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