28 Squadron SAAF
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28 Squadron | |
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Active | 1943–present |
Country | South Africa |
Branch | South African Air Force |
Role | Medium Transport |
Garrison/HQ | AFB Waterkloof |
Motto(s) | "Portamus" (We Carry) |
Equipment | C-130BZ/F Hercules |
Insignia | |
Squadron Crest |
28 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a medium transport squadron flying Lockheed C-130BZ Hercules medium transport aircraft.
- First formed: 1 June 1943 (At Almaza, Egypt.) The squadron flew Dakota DC3's as part of No. 216 Group RAF of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces in May 1945[1]
Aircraft[]
Aircraft flown by 28 Squadron
Note: Aircraft type photographs may not necessarily represent aircraft of the same mark or actual aircraft belonging to the squadron.
Note: Aircraft type photographs may not necessarily represent aircraft of the same mark or actual aircraft belonging to the squadron.
Avro Anson
Vickers Wellington
Douglas C-47 Dakota
De Havilland DH-89 Dragon Rapide
Avro York
Lockheed Ventura
De Havilland Devon
Vickers Viscount
Transall C-160
Lockheed C-130B Hercules built in 1963.[2]
References[]
- ^ Shores, Christopher F. (1973). Pictorial History of the Mediterranean Air War: Vol 2: RAF: 1943-1945. Ian Allan. p. 108. ISBN 0-7110-0433-1.
- ^ "Plane crash a big blow to SA Air Force – experts". 11 January 2020.
Categories:
- Squadrons of the South African Air Force
- Military units and formations in Pretoria
- Military units and formations established in 1943
- South African military stubs