// No. 42 Squadron

The five King Air twin-engine aircraft carry out multi-engine pilot training previously undertaken by the Andovers. This was a new venture for the Air Force, with the commercial contractor providing maintenance support to the aircraft on site. The workload for the aircraft is multi-engine conversion training of pilots qualified to fly single engine aircraft, including those on Wings courses, continuation training for multi-engine qualified pilots and a limited VIP transport role around New Zealand.

The Squadron relocated to RNZAF Base Ohakea in January 2002 and is under the command of the RNZAF Flying Training Wing located at RNZAF Base Ohakea.

Squadron History