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| 28 Squadron | |
|---|---|
C-130BZ as operated by 28 Squadron | |
| 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 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
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.
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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.
