No. 25 Squadron RNZAF
| No. 25 Squadron RNZAF | |
|---|---|
A Dauntless of No. 25 Squadron flying over Bougainville | |
| Active | July 1943 – September 1945 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Branch | Royal New Zealand Air Force |
| Role | Dive bomber (1943–1944) Fighter (1944–1945) |
| Motto(s) | Tohe Tonu (Constant Endeavour) |
| Colors | black and white |
| Anniversaries | 31 July 1943 |
| Equipment | SBD Dauntless F4U Corsair |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Badge | A caspian tern diving into the sea in search of prey |
No. 25 Squadron of the Royal New Zealand Air Force was formed at Seagrove, Auckland in July 1943 with Douglas SBD Dauntless dive bombers and served in the Southern Pacific based at the Piva Airstrip on Bougainville, flying missions against Japanese forces on Bougainville and at Rabaul. It was disbanded in May 1944 and reformed as a fighter/ground attack squadron flying F4U Corsairs. It served in Santo, Guadalcanal, Los Negros and Emirau, before returning to New Zealand and being disbanded in September 1945.