No. 13 (City of Napier) Squadron

Founded

The Air Training Corps was formed in September 1941, at a time when New Zealand was considered to be at risk from Japanese invasion and the British were not in a position to help. Its purpose was to train potential airmen, basic knowledge and provide an insight into Air Force work to prepare young men for the RNZAF when they became of age.

No. 13 Squadron was one of the first Squadrons in New Zealand, formed in 1941 with it’s first parade early in 1942.