Naval Aviation
Naval aviation comprises a mix of Navy and Air Force personnel who operate and maintain a fleet of five Seasprite SH-2G helicopters, known as No 6 Squadron. No. 6 Squadron is based at RNZAF Base Auckland in Whenuapai.
The helicopters are located, maintained and flown from there; they are then deployed onboard Navy ships TE KAHA and TE MANA. The aircraft will also be able to operate from three of the new Protector vessels due in 2007.
Kaman SH 2G Seasprite Helicopter specifications.
The Seasprite to starboard after take-off
The Seasprite firing a salvo in mid-air