28 Squadron SAAF

28 Squadron

SAAF Ventura as was used in 1945 by 28 Sqn
Active 1943 to present
Country  South Africa
Branch South African Air Force
Role Medium Transport
Garrison/HQ AFB Waterkloof
Motto "Portamus" (We Carry)
Equipment C-130BZ/F Hercules

28 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a medium transport squadron flying Lockheed C-130BZ and F Hercules medium transport aircraft.

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.
Avro Anson 
Vickers Wellington 
Douglas C-47 Dakota 
De Havilland DH-89 Dragon Rapide 
Avro York 
Lockheed Ventura 
De Havilland Devon 
De Havilland Heron 
Vickers Viscount 
Transall C-160 
Lockheed C-130 Hercules 

References

  1. ^ Shores, Christopher F. (1973). Pictorial History of the Mediterranean Air War: Vol 2: RAF: 1943-1945. Ian Allan. pp. 108. ISBN 0-7110-0433-1. 
  2. ^ "South Africa cancels order for eight A400M transports". Flight Global. 05 November 2009. http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/11/05/334426/south-africa-cancels-order-for-eight-a400m-transports.html. Retrieved 15 August 2011.