No. 292 Squadron RAAF

92 Wing and been responsible for training aircrew to operate the RAAF's Lockheed P-3 Orion and Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft.

The Maritime Analysis Training Squadron was formed at RAAF Base Edinburgh on 1 January 1977 as part of the No.

Its role was to provide operational conversion training for pilots and sensor operators assigned to the Royal Australian Air Force's fleet of Lockheed P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft (which were also based at Edinburgh), develop new tactics for the aircraft and trial new equipment.

As part of the conversion training courses, students travel to various Australian Defence Force bases to build their familiarity with the ADF's maritime warfare capabilities and doctrine and participate in exercises in Australia and allied countries in the Pacific region.

[2] Students also take part in operational search and rescue and fishery surveillance flights.

[7] At this time, the squadron had a strength of 120 personnel and was responsible for training aircrew and ground crew to work on AP-3C Orions, as well as undertaking operational support tasks.

292 Squadron also became responsible for conducting maintenance test flights for the AP-3C fleet after the aircraft complete deep maintenance at RAAF Base Richmond, and then flying the aircraft back to Edinburgh.

92 Wing's procedures to permit more flying time to be allocated for operational flights.

292 Squadron will also provide instructor crews for the RAAF's fleet of MQ-4C Triton aircraft.