A fixed wing maritime unit from 1942 to 1957, RNZAF 6 Squadron was reformed from the Naval Support Flight of RNZAF 3 Squadron in 2005.
The SH-2G(I) Seasprite was introduced in late 2015, replacing the earlier SH-2F. These helicopters are operated by RNZN aircrew, taking advantage of the base and maintenance facilities of RNZAF Whenuapai engineers and other ground support staff.
The SH-2G(I) Seasprite was introduced in late 2015, replacing the earlier SH-2F. These helicopters are operated by RNZN aircrew, taking advantage of the base and maintenance facilities of RNZAF Whenuapai engineers and other ground support staff.
Locations
| 2005- | NZWP | RNZAF Base Auckland |
Models
| 2005- | Seasprite |
Operations
| 05 Oct 20112011 | 12 Oct 20112011 | Grounding of mv Rena |
| 14 Nov 20162016 | 23 Nov 20162016 | Kaikoura Earthquake relief operations |
| 24 Mar 20182018 | Navy Open Day 2018 | |
Airframes (1)
| Reg | Model | C/N | Built | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0882 | hss-2 | 61-135 | 2-H-241 Argentine Navy |