14 Squadron SAAF
14 Squadron, SAAF | |
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![]() 24 Sqn Maryland being refuelled at Ma'aten Bagush, Egypt | |
Active | ??-21 April 1941 |
Country | ![]() |
Branch | South African Air Force |
Role | Medium Bomber |
14 Squadron was a South African Air Force Squadron during the Second World War. The Squadron was initially deployed to East Africa and was transferred to Egypt in April 1941 when hostilities ceased in East Africa. It had been partially re-equipped with Marylands in early 1941 and was fully converted to these aircraft once in Egypt. On arrival in Egypt, it was renamed 24 Squadron SAAF in order to prevent confusion with RAF No. 14 Squadron.[1]
References[]
- ^ Shores, Christopher; Massimello, Giovanni; Guest, Russell. A History of the Mediterranean Air War: 1940-1945: Vol I: North Africa June 1940 - January 1942. London: Grub Street. p. 162. ISBN 9781908117076.
Categories:
- Squadrons of the South African Air Force
- Military units and formations disestablished in 1941