28 Squadron SAAF
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]
| 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 |  |
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.jpg.webp)
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.
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