No. 6 Squadron RNZAF
| No. 6 Squadron RNZAF | |
|---|---|
A No. 6 Squadron SH-2G taking off from HMNZS Te Mana during a deployment to the Persian Gulf in 2008 | |
| Active | February 1942 – August 1957 October 2005 – present |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Type | Naval aviation |
| Role | ASW / maritime patrol |
| Garrison/HQ | RNZAF Base Auckland |
| Motto(s) | Vigilance with patience |
| Colors | Blue and grey |
| Mascot(s) | Hippocamp |
| Anniversaries | 1 February 1942 |
| Equipment | Kaman SH-2G Super Seasprite |
| Engagements | World War II, East Timor, Persian Gulf |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Commander Alex Trotter |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron badge | Maori God "Tane" |
No. 6 Squadron RNZAF is a maritime squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force. It has a history going back to World War II, when it operated flying boats, and has been disbanded and re-formed several times through changes in the country's military structure. The squadron motto, originally "Fortitudine et Diligentia", is now “Vigilance with Patience”.