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The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) is the aerial warfare service branch of the New Zealand Defence Force, headquartered in Wellington. Established in 1923, it operates a range of military aircraft for national defense, maritime patrol, transport, and training missions across the Asia-Pacific region. The RNZAF maintains several key bases throughout New Zealand and conducts operations including air defense, search and rescue, humanitarian assistance, and support for peacekeeping missions. Rather than a commercial airline, the RNZAF is a military air arm that provides essential aviation capabilities for New Zealand's security and operates aircraft such as transport planes, helicopters, and patrol aircraft. The service plays a crucial role in New Zealand's defense infrastructure and regional security partnerships, particularly with allied nations in the Pacific.