| No. 9 Squadron RAAF | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A No. 9 Squadron Walrus aircraft embarked on an Australian light cruiser in 1939 | |
| Active | 1939–1944 1962–1989 2023–current |
| Country | Australia |
| Branch | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Role | Maritime unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle operations |
| Garrison/HQ | RAAF Base Edinburgh (operations control)/RAAF Base Tindal (flight operations) |
| Motto(s) | Videmus Nec Videmur (Latin: "We See Without Being Seen") |
| Engagements | World War II Vietnam War |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Angus Houston (1987–1989) |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Helicopter | UH-1 Iroquois S-70A Blackhawk |
| Reconnaissance | Supermarine Seagull Supermarine Walrus MQ-4C Triton (2024) |
No. 9 Squadron is a unit of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The squadron was formed in early 1939 and saw active service in World War II as a fleet co-operation unit providing aircrews for seaplanes operating off Royal Australian Navy cruisers. It was disbanded in late 1944, but was re-raised in 1962 and later became an Army co-operation unit, flying helicopters in support of Australian troops during the Vietnam War. The squadron was disbanded in 1989 when the RAAF transferred its battlefield helicopters to the Australian Army's aviation regiments. It was re-raised in June 2023 to operate Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Tritons.