35 Squadron SAAF
| 35 Squadron |
Avro Shackleton as flown by 35 Squadron from 1957-1984 |
| Active |
15 February 1945 - present |
| Country |
South Africa |
| Branch |
South African Air Force |
| Role |
maritime patrol and transport squadron |
| Base |
AFB Ysterplaat, Cape Town |
| Motto |
Shaya Amanzi
("Strike the Water") |
| Aircraft |
C-47TP "Turbo Dakota" |
| Insignia |
| Squadron Identification Code |
MS (1939-1945)[1] |
| Squadron Badge |
A pelican standing wings spread with its left foot on the african continent of a globe, half immersed in water. |
35 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a maritime patrol and transport squadron.
History
The squadron was formed on 15 February 1945[2][3][4] when 262 Squadron Royal Air Force, an anti-submarine squadron, operating the Consolidated Catalina, was transferred to the South African Air Force.
Awards
- Award for Best Permanent Flying Unit in the SAAF for both 2004 and 2005
Aircraft operated
References
Notes
- ^ Becker, Dave (1991). On Wings of Eagles. Durban: Walker-Ramus. pp. 181. ISBN 0-947478-47-7.
- ^ Rawlings 1982, pp. 185-186.
- ^ Halley 1988, p. 328.
- ^ Jefford 2001, p. 82.
Bibliography
- Halley, James J. The Squadrons of the Royal Air Force & Commonwealth 1918-1988. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air Britain (Historians) Ltd., 1988. ISBN 0-85130-164-9.
- Jefford, Wing Commander C.G., MBE, BA, RAF(Retd.). RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive record of the Movement and Equipment of all RAF Squadrons and their Antecedents since 1912. Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK: Airlife Publishing, 1988 (second edition 2001). ISBN 1-85310-053-6.
- Rawlings, John D.R. Coastal, Support and Special Squadrons of the RAF and their Aircraft. London: Jane's Publishing Company Ltd., 1982. ISBN 0-7106-0187-5.
- Spring, Ivan. Flying Boat: The History of 262 Squadron RAF and the origins of 35 Squadron SAAF. Johannesburg, South Africa: Spring Air, 1995. ISBN 0-9583977-2-4.
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