![]() ![]() The RNZAF fought in World War II, Malaya, Korean War, Vietnam and the Gulf War as well as undertaking various United Nations peacekeeping missions. It was formed from New Zealand elements of the British Royal Air Force, becoming an independent force in 1923, although many RNZAF aircrew continued to serve in the Royal Air Force until the end of the 1940s. The Royal New Zealand Air Force ( RNZAF Māori: Te Tauaarangi o Aotearoa, "The Warriors of the Sky of New Zealand" previously Te Hokowhitu o Kahurangi, "War Party of the Blue") is the aerial service branch of the New Zealand Defence Force. 1 April 1937 85 years ago ( ) (independent service). ![]() 1923 100 years ago ( 1923) (New Zealand Permanent Air Force).1913 110 years ago ( 1913) (first military aviation). ![]()
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