No. 292 Squadron RAAF
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No. 292 Squadron RAAF
- For the British unit, see No. 292 Squadron RAF
| 292 squadron | |
|---|---|
| Active | 27 October 1980 |
| Branch | RAAF |
| Role | P-3C Conversion |
| Part of | 92 Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Edinburgh |
| Motto | Prepare the Hunter |
| Aircraft | P-3C Orion |
| Insignia | |
| Callsign | MARINER |
No. 292 Squadron is a Royal Australian Air Force operational conversion unit based at RAAF Base Edinburgh. The squadron was formed on 1 January 1977 as the Maritime Analysis Training School. The Squadron was renamed No. 292 Squadron on 27 October 1980.
Throughout its history the role of No. 292 Squadron has been to provide operational conversion training on the P-3 Orion to RAAF aircrew. After completing their training with No. 292 Squadron, aircrew are posted to either No. 10 Squadron or No. 11 Squadron.
Aircraft operated
- P-3B Orion (1977–early 1980s)
- P-3C Orion (early 1980s–Present)
References
- RAAF Historical Section (1995). Units of the Royal Australian Air Force. A Concise History. Australian Government Publishing Service, Canberra.
- 292 Squadron Official Website
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