have been in existence for 25 years. 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. In 2015, No. 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. This change was part of a set of reforms intended to improve the efficiency of No. 92 Wing's procedures to permit more flying time to be allocated for operational flights. No. 292 Squadron will remain part of No. 92 Wing following the replacement of the AP-3Cs with Boeing P-8 Poseidons. As of 2015, the first of the new aircraft was scheduled to arrive in Australia in 2017 and No. 292 Squadron will begin the first local training course using the type the next year. A new operational conversion facility will be constructed at Edinburgh to facilitate this training. In 2018, No. 292 Squadron commenced Boeing P-8A Poseidon training for aircrew, maintenance and operations personnel in the newly built Integrated Training Centre with world-class simulation and classroom facilities. References Citations Works consulted Military units and formations established in 1977 292 292 1977 establishments in Australia