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[edit] needs expansion

For instance the 21st century section notes that the A-4 Skyhawk and Aermacchi MB-339 squadrons were disbanded; however, the previous section on the post-world war airforce never notes that they were acquired. Rmhermen 14:28, 19 January 2006 (UTC)

[edit] BENIGN SECURITY ENVIRONMENT?!?!

I think that old hag should be truthful and say that shes been waiting almost her whole life to get rid of the A4s. was she not umongst the tree hugging peaceniks protesting somewhere along the route up to whenuapai when they first arrived?

it was idealogically driven and was a bad idea. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.211.100.137 (talk) 06:02, 20 February 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Thanks for that

Have added a one para summary of post war developments divided the other two paras into one tracing the combat fleet history and one the support fleet, and and a couple of scentences about the combat fleet aquisitions and losses from the late 60s. However appreciate the whole article tends to be a list of aircraft rather than analysis. What would you like to see? Incidentally, I note someone added a late WWII RNZAF pacific theatre roundel, which promptly got deleted - not sure what the politics of that are, but there was nothing inaccurate about the roundel. Winstonwolfe 21:54, 6 February 2006 (UTC)

No politics involved. In stating "Aircraft roundel of the RNZAF in later World War II" the caption to that image inferred that it was THE roundel used in later WW11. It wasn't, because there were several different designs. There indeed was something inaccurate about the image -- the yellow ring wasn't complete -- but that's not a biggie. It would be a good idea to show all of the different identification markings used by the RNZAF. User:Hierakares who inserted the image has only made one edit to Wiki, but if he returns I'll try to contact him about it. We could also explain why it was necessary to replace the blue-white-red circular roundel which was used in the Pacific for some time. To the Americans, the RNZAF barred-roundels looked more like American insignia (and therefore friendlies) than the circular one which even had a red dot in it (smaller than the Japanese red dot, but a red dot nonetheless).

- hence the earlier version which reduced the red circle to a miniscule dot, though later research showed pilots were unable to recognise red colour at any distance. I thought some variants of the roundel did not carry the outer yellow round the full circumference, but not a biggie. Full collection - including e.g. post war fernleafs would be a good idea. What did you think about the request for more material?

Hello people! I am not a specialist in questions about RNZAF, in fact I am working mainly for Polish and German Wikipedia. But I made a number of roundels for Wiki-commons in the last weeks and I found this RNZAF-roundel very interesting. The only occurrence I found in fact was in a translation of the book "Flying Colour" by William green & Gordon Swanborough (ISBN 9780861019441) (book with a lot of painted aircraft of WW2, considered to be read and used by modellers) on a RNZAF Douglas Dauntless. I do not remember the squadron, but I will look it up for you. I have got the original picture I uploaded as an editable file, so I would be no problem to change the yellow border. -- Hierakares 17:47, 17 February 2006 (UTC)

Squadron would have been No. 25 Squadron RNZAF . :-) Winstonwolfe 01:24, 16 March 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RNZAF Ensign

Having never seen an actual photograph of the RNZAF Ensign, my question is if whether the one pictured containing the RAF-type roundel with "NZ" in the centre is still used or if one with the "Kiwi" roundel is used?--MarshallStack 15:18, 4 May 2006 (UTC)

The roundel in the ensign flown from buildings/flagpoles has the letters NZ. The roundel used on aircraft has the kiwi shape. Moriori 22:19, 4 May 2006 (UTC).
I knew about the "Kiwi" roundel - I've seen it on RNZAF A-4's, C-130's etc., and it's immediately recognisable as a symbol of New Zealand. I find it interesting that the Ensign hasn't been changed to reflect this, as has been the case in Australia (red kangaroo) and Canada (red maple leaf).--MarshallStack 04:36, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
The official RNZAF ensign, the flag, has the letters NZ in the centre of the roundel. Authority? RNZAF PR in email exchanges today. Moriori 06:47, 5 May 2006 (UTC)
Oh, I'm not doubting you. I believe you. I just find it kind of an anomaly that the RNZAF hasn't changed their ensign to reflect the roundel carried on their aircraft, as the Aussies and Canadians have done. It's also the only one in my collection of Commonwealth Air Force Ensigns I don't have; I have one for the RAF, RCAF and RAAF but not the RNZAF.--MarshallStack 23:50, 5 May 2006 (UTC)

[edit] RNZAF P-40 Roundel

Hey guys when i was reading the discussions for RNZAF i noticed the issue of roundels, now i plyed around Google image search and found this

http://www.warbirdsite.com/P-40roundel.jpg


Would this be an accurate roundel used on RNZAF P-40's (if they did use them) and can anyone tell me what year were P-40's used. Thanks

Rgp2130 10:13, 16 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Split off History?

I'm planning to expand the history section a bit. Given many other air force sites list history separately, I was wondering whether I should create a separate history article (or possibly even a series of articles) about RNZAF history, and concentrate on the present RNZAF on this page,(with a bit of background history, similar to what is there now)? What do you think? Winstonwolfe 06:14, 30 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Nzairforce.jpg

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[edit] Fair use rationale for Image:Nzairforce.jpg

Image:Nzairforce.jpg is being used on this article. I notice the image page specifies that the image is being used under fair use but there is no explanation or rationale as to why its use in this Wikipedia article constitutes fair use. In addition to the boilerplate fair use template, you must also write out on the image description page a specific explanation or rationale for why using this image in each article is consistent with fair use.

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BetacommandBot 09:47, 7 November 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Number of aircraft?

Aircraft Six P-3K Orions are operated in the maritime patrol mission. Five were originally delivered in 1966 as P-3Bs. Another was purchased from the RAAF in 1985, following which all were upgraded to their current standard. (6 so far) Five SH-2G(NZ) Seasprites were purchased in 1997 for operation from the RNZN's new Anzac class frigates. Although these are navy aircraft, they are operated and maintained by the RNZAF. (11 so far) Three Beechcraft B200 King Airs were leased by the RNZAF in 1998, with a further two leased in 2000. These are used in the multi-engined training role. (5 in total, so 16 so far) Two Boeing 757-200s are operated in the fast air transport role. (18 so far) Five C-130H Hercules are operated in the air transport role. Three were delivered in 1966, with a further two in 1969. (23 so far) The UH-1H Iroquois is the most numerous operational aircraft in the RNZAF inventory, with 14 units in service. (37 so far) 13 Pacific Aerospace CT-4E Airtrainers were leased by the RNZAF in 1998 to serve as the air force's basic flying trainer. (50 so far) Five Bell 47 Sioux are in service as basic helicopter trainers. Five Agusta A109 helicopters will be acquired to replace the Sioux.[3] (55 so far). Eight NH90 helicopters have been purchased by the Ministry of Defence for $771 million, including costs for parts and services. Expected to be operational in New Zealand from 2010, they will replace the Iroquois.

As per the info from the article, the number of aircraft in operation is 55, not 53, (not counting the NH90s). Can anyone explain the discrepancy? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 203.188.253.170 (talk) 10:02, 21 December 2007 (UTC)

I didn't write that part, so I'm not sure how th eauthor got their figure, but the only explanation to get just 2 extra I can think of is counting the RNZAF historic flight's Tiger Moth and Harvard?Winstonwolfe (talk) 05:15, 5 January 2008 (UTC)