44 Squadron SAAF
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| 44 Squadron | |
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 Dakota C-47TP as previously flown by 44 Sqn. |
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| Active | 12 March 1944 |
| Country |   South Africa |
| Branch | South African Air Force |
| Role | Light Transport |
| Current Base | AFB Waterkloof |
| Motto | Prosumus We are useful |
| Equipment | CASA C.212-200/-300, CASA CN-235, Cessna 185 |
44 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a light transport squadron.
- First formed: 12 March 1944 (at Cairo West Air Base, Egypt). The squadron flew Dakota DC3's as part of No. 216 Group RAF of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces in May 1945[1]
- Historic aircraft flown: Avro Anson, Dakota, Douglas DC-4, C-47TP
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Shores, Christopher F. (1973). Pictorial History of the Mediterranean Air War. Ian Allan. pp. 108. ISBN 0-7110-0433-1.
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