No. 42 Wing RAAF
| No. 42 Wing | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1943–44, 2006–current |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Role | Airborne Early Warning & Control |
| Part of | Surveillance & Response Group |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Williamtown |
| Motto | "Defend From Above" |
| Aircraft | Boeing E-7A Wedgetail |
No. 42 Wing is a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) wing responsible for operating the service's Boeing E-7A Wedgetail aircraft. The wing was formed for service during World War II, on 1 February 1943 at RAAF Base Townsville, Queensland, where it remained until it was disbanded on 1 October 1944. The wing was reformed on 1 January 2006 under the command of fighter pilot Group Captain David Willcox, and is located at RAAF Base Williamtown near Newcastle, New South Wales. It consists of a single flying squadron, No. 2 Squadron.
References
- Air Force News No. 42 Wing readies for reformation