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	Facts About Durban - Aviation in Durban (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Squadron was first formed in 1939 as a bombing and reconnaissance unit and equipped with three JU 86 aircraft.
		A look through the squadron's scrap book reveals the large number of humanitarian missions it has performed over the years but the most famous it has participated in must be the rescue of the passengers and crew of the Oceanos cruise liner which sank off the Transkei Coast on 4 August 1991.
		These days it still performs such humanitarian missions as may be required and fulfils a variety of other roles including crime prevention in support of the army and police in the rural areas of Kwazulu Natal, and a yearly stint of duty in the ongoing peacekeeping operation in Burundi.
	www.fad.co.za /Resources/aviation/15-sqn/15-sqn.htm (441 words)

	SAAF Squadrons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		On 28 October 1999 the squadron was reactivated at AFB Bloemspruit to as an attack helicopter squadron, equipped with the new Rooivalk.
		The squadron was reformed on 8 October 1942 as a general reconnaissance squadron and arrived at Aden in January 1943 to fly Blenheim V's.
		Aircraft of the SAAF, Herman Potgieter and Willem Steenkamp (Struik)
	www.saairforce.co.za /squadrons.htm (4530 words)

	The SAAF Message Board: Re: 15 Squadron SAAF (1943) :- Martin Baltimore FW471W (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		WARNING: I have reason to believe that my website, including this Message Board, is monitored by the SAAF and Defence Intelligence.
		Re: 15 Squadron SAAF (1943) :- Martin Baltimore FW471W
		I would be very interested in getting my hands on a copy of your fathers log book if you are still keen on it.
	members4.boardhost.com /saaf/msg/1920.html (116 words)

	South Africa - Air Force Equipment
		The establishment of the SAAF was greatly facilitated by the extremely generous decision by the Imperial Government in 1919 to allocate to the Union some 100 aeroplanes from its war stocks, complete with spared and equipment.
		Under this scheme the SAAF began to burgeon and blossom, and by September 1941 the total number of military aircraft in the Union had increased to 1 709, while the personnel strength had leapt to 31 204 - 956 of whom were pilots.
		The unit was renamed the SAAF Regiment on 1 August 1943, its task being the defence of airfields and the capture of enemy aerodromes.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/rsa/saaf-history.htm (8009 words)

	15 Squadron Website - Home
		15 Squadron, along with the SAPS and SA Army are involved in maintaining control over this volatile situation by continuously doing drug and weapon raids in the affected areas.
		As a result of this 15 Sqn is considered to be the most operationally utilized helicopter Squadron in the SAAF.
		The Squadron is committed to operational readiness, and as such conducts regular training exercises with various civilian rescue and medical organizations.
	www.first15.co.za (186 words)

	Photo Tags: SAAf \| Patrick's Aviation
		Two of the 17 Squadron's helicopters in action during the APCD at Roodewal Weapons Range.
		I took this picture of the BK117 (from 15 Squadron, Durban, South Africa) in The Drakensberg mountains after they dropped me on a ridge.
		A SAAF Cheetah from 2 Squadron, number 370, which is painted in the informal colours of South Africa.
	www.patricksaviation.com /photos/tags/SAAf (476 words)

	Squadrons of the South African Air Force and their Aircraft 1920 - 2005 Book Review by Sinuhe Hahn
		Another titbit is a peculiarity of 1 Squadron that I (and many other fellow SAAF hobby historians) was not aware of was the use of personal nose art decorations, such as the leaping Springbok used by Lt. Stewart “Bomb” Finney on his Hurricane MKIIC.
		For 2 Squadron “The Flying Cheetahs”, this covers exploits in WW2 with P-40’s and Sptfires, Korea with F-51’s and F-86’s, the drawn out “Border War” in Angola using Mirage IIIC and E’s, to the equipping with Atlas Cheetahs in the late 1980’s and current preparations for receipt of the new SAAB Gripen.
		While several squadrons traded their fixed wing aircraft for rotors, the example of 10 Fighter Bomber Squadron is probably the most extreme as currently this unit, which flew Spitfires in WW2, is totally devoted to the use of unmanned aerials vehicles (UAV’s).
	misc.kitreview.com /bookreviews/squadronsofthesaaf_bookreviewsh_1.htm (794 words)

	35 Squadron (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		However, as the result of the initial reduction in SAAF assets and personnel, 25 Squadron and 27 Squadron were amalgamated with 35 Squadron on 31 December 1990.
		It is heart warming to note that the members of 35 Squadron have remained dedicated to their tasks, even though they are rather limited in performing the full spectrum of maritime operations.
		In November 1946, the Squadron was informed that Sunderlands would be required for escort duties such as transporting King George VI and the British Royal Family on an official visit to South Africa.
	www.af.mil.za /bases/afb_ysterplaat/35sqn.htm (2974 words)

	Bases of the SAAF (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The SAAF commenced vacating the base in 1999, with the intention of leaving only the SAAF Museum behind and thus the base is now known as 'Swartkop', an extension of AFB Waterkloof.
		Although it was announced in 2002 that the units based at AFB Ysterplaat would relocate to the existing SAAF premises at Cape Town International Airport, it was subsequently decided to move the units at AFB Yysterplaat Detached to AFB Ysterplaat and AFB Langebaanweg, with the units moving in 2003.
		The SAAF is tasked to provide and sustain combat ready air systems (aircraft, etc) and crews to the Joint Operations Division.
	www.saairforce.co.za /bases.htm (1034 words)

	Army Air Forces in World War II
		The 46th and 72d Fighter Squadrons, 15th Fighter Group, transfer from Canton Island in the Phoenix Islands and Wheeler Field, Territory of Hawaii respectively to Makin Island in the Gilbert Islands with P-39's.
		The 531st Fighter-Bomber Squadron, Seventh Air Force, transfers from Canton Island in the Phoenix Islands to Makin Island in the Gilbert Islands with A-24's.
		Personnel and equipment of the 154th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron and the Weather Reconnaissance Detachment are subsequently integrated, and the unit is redesignated the 154th Weather Reconnaissance Squadron (Medium) on 12 May 44.
	www.usaaf.net /chron/43/dec43.htm (12604 words)

	Eduard 1/48 P-40M
		15 Squadron was the first to enter combat on Guadalcanal, arriving at Henderson field on April 8, 1943, the day after the last great Japanese raid on the island, in which over 40 Japanese aircraft had been shot down by the Navy and Marine defenders.
		15 Squadron undertook escorts of RNZAF Hudson reconnaissance flights in the Solomons, and scored their first success on May 6, when the squadron commander shot down an A6M-2N during a rainstorm.
		The tour of duty for a fighter squadron in the Solomons was six weeks at a time, and 15 Squadron was relieved by 14 Squadron in early June.
	modelingmadness.com /reviews/allies/us/cleaverp40m.htm (1960 words)

	SAAF Squadrons (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		On 15 July 1944, 227 Squadron disbanded to eventually form 19 SAAF Squadron.
		No 16 Squadron flew their last mission from Berea III, near Bengazi, on 10 July 1944 and by 10 August were at Biferno in Italy.
		Initially the No 19 Squadron Beaufighter Mk VIs were not equipped with rockets, only the Mk Xs of No 16 Squadron.
	homepage.ntlworld.com /p.myring/beau/the-squadrons/saaf-squadrons.html (235 words)

	2 Sqdn SAAF (Flying Cheetahs) in Korea
		The task of 2 Squadron was to destroy enemy air power, support the ground troops, fly air strikes, and carry out reconnaissance flights for the ground troops.
		The squadron flew numerous sorties to assist the hard-pressed ground forces, but were continually moved back to new bases as the communist advance continued.
		The squadron was mainly employed in a ground attack role as the Sabre proved to be an excellent aircraft for dive-bombing, carrying two 1000lb bombs or napalm and rockets.
	www.rhodesia.nl /korea.htm (1646 words)

	USAAF Chronology, Mediterranean : 1945
		The air echelon of the 417th Night Fighter Squadron, Twelfth AF (attached to Mediterranean Allied Coastal Air Force and air echelon attached to the 422d Night Fighter Squadron), based at La Vallon, France, begins operating from Florennes, Belgium with Beaufighters.
		The 437th Bombardment Squadron (Medium), 319th Bombardment Group (Medium), begins a movement from Serragia, Corsica to the US (the squadron will convert to A-26s and transfer to the Pacific in Jul 45).
		The 121st Liaison Squadron, Twelfth AF (attached to Fifth Army), moves from Florence to Verona, Italy with L-4s and L-5s.
	www.milhist.net /usaaf/mto45.html (8399 words)

	Squadron 21
		The Squadron was equipped with Maryland aircraft, and consisted of members from No’s 11,15 and 16 Squadrons.
		During February 1968, 21 Squadron’s role was redefined to that of a VIP Air Transport Squadron and drew its members from the VIP flight of No. 28 Squadron.
		Subsequent additions to Squadron types were the Mercurus and the Merlin IV A aircraft which replaced the Dakotas.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/world/rsa/sqn-21.htm (294 words)

	15 Sqn participates in IMAX launch (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		15 Squadron at AFB Durban was involved in this dramatic event in the form of a mock rescue of a downed fighter pilot and a hoisting demonstration at the venue.
		15 Squadron acted as the friendly forces and evacuated the “downed pilot” before intervention by the “enemy”.
		Thanks and appreciation goes to all the crews of 15 Squadron who made this showcase a memorable occasion.
	www.af.mil.za /news/2006/018.htm (194 words)

	Facts About Durban - Aviation in Durban (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The aircraft is an Oryx helicopter from 15 Squadron SAAF and was apparently involved in some sort of counter-terrorism exercise.
		There are also pictures of a rescue launch, some nice aerial views of Durban and a picture of a Seafire which visited Durban and was probably scrapped here.
		SAAF which was tasked with rescuing airmen who had been forced to crash land in the seas around Durban.
	www.fad.co.za /Resources/aviation/aviation.htm (521 words)

	USAAF Chronology, Mediterranean : 1942 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		HQ 57th Fighter Group and the 65th Fighter Squadron move from Egypt to Libya with P-40s; the 85th, 86th and 87th Fighter Squadrons, 79th Fighter Group, arrives in Egypt from the US with P-40s; the 415th Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 98th Bombardment Group (Heavy), moves from Ramat David, Palestine to Fayid, Egypt with B-24s.
		In Algeria, the 8th Troop Carrier Squadron, 62d Troop Carrier Group, arrives at Tafaraoui from the UK with C-47s; the 111th and 154th Observation Squadrons, 68th Observation Group, moves from St Leu to Tafaraoui with A-20s; the 341st Bombardment Squadron (Heavy), 97th Bombardment Group (Heavy) arrives at Maison Blanche from the UK with B-17s.
		The squadron will enter combat on 30 Dec. HQ 95th, 96th and 97th Fighter Squadrons, 82d Fighter Group with P-38s is established at Tafaraoui, Algeria upon arrival from the UK.
	www.milhist.net /usaaf/mto42.html (8221 words)

	oceanos
		Members of the South African Air Force (SAAF) and the staff at the Haven Hotel were celebrating the success of the rescue during the sinking of the cruise liner Oceanos in which all 330 people aboard were saved.
		It was also to pay tri-bute to members of the SAAF who took part in the Oceanos rescue close to the hotel.
		Bongiwe Luphuzi, who started working at the hotel 15 years ago as a receptionist and is now an assistant manager, still has vivid memories of what she saw on the morning of August 4, 1991.
	www.dispatch.co.za /2000/08/04/easterncape/OCEANOS.HTM (435 words)

	March 2006 newsletter - Durban - South African Military History Society - Title page
		Terry entertained us with a light-hearted tale of his experiences from volunteering for the SAAF in 1942 to returning to the Union in 1945; but hidden in his story were some very interesting and informative comments about the aircraft that he flew.
		The 5 SAAF helicopters now had to be rescue these thousands of desperate people.
		Some 140 000 people were rescued, 72 000 by 15 Squadron, of these 2 700 by Lt Col Peter Harvey; and 2 800 tons of food was brought in.
	rapidttp.com /milhist/6/d06aprne.html (1442 words)

	Last major Air Operation: Eastern Mediterranean/Aegean: 1st to 3rd of June 1944
		At one stage the convoy returned to Greece after it had been spotted, but the time came when it had to "make a break for it." The object of the Allies was to let it come into fighter range so that the strike force could be escorted.
		The perfect recce of 454 Squadron, the excellent work on the part of the bombers and their escorts, especially 15 and 24 S.A.A.F and the magnificent show of the Beaufighters may result in one of the greatest defeats the enemy has suffered in the Aegean.
		Shortly afterwards my Squadron and some of the others, were re-assigned to Italy whilst Crete and the other Greek Islands had to wait for almost a year for liberation.
	www.aircrew-saltire.org /lib111.htm (889 words)

	Army Air Forces in World War II
		The 64th Troop Carrier Squadron, 403d Troop Carrier Group, transfers from Espiritu Santo Island in the New Hebrides to Henderson Field, on Guadalcanal Island in the Solomon Islands with C-47's.
		The 26th and 98th Bombardment Squadrons (Heavy), 11th Bombardment Group (Heavy), transfer from Wheeler Field and Mokuleia, Territory of Hawaii respectively to Nukufetau Island in the Ellice Islands with B-24's.
		The 76th Fighter Squadron, 23d Fighter Group, transfers from Hengyang to Kweilin, China with P-40's; a detachment of the squadron is operating from Suichwan.
	www.usaaf.net /chron/43/nov43.htm (10957 words)

	15 SAAF Squadron; 235 Wing 201 Group (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
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		Subject: 15 SAAF Squadron; 235 Wing 201 Group
		My uncle Lt. Neville St. Ledger Seaton 547404V was Navigator on Baltimores for 15 Squadron (235 Wing, 201 Group).
	storm.prohosting.com /wartime/messageboard/messages/934.shtml (152 words)

	The Royal Air Force - History Section (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		No 262 Squadron was formed from draft personnel which embarked at Liverpool on 29 September 1942 for South Africa to form the basis of a Catalina squadron.
		South African personnel began to appear in increasing numbers and as the amount of shipping in the approaches to Durban restricted aircraft movements, most of the patrols were flown from Langebaan and St.Lucia, in Zululand.
		The latter was replaced by a new base at Lake Unsinggazi in November almost entirely by SAAF personnel, was renumbered 35 Squadron, SAAF on 15 February 1945.
	www.raf.mod.uk /history/h262.html (205 words)

	Major General C. J. Venter CB, DFC and Bar, SAAF
		C.J. Venter is one of the pioneers of the SAAF, becoming one of its first military pilots and then an archtect of the force.
		The rank of Major General was indicated by the combination of the cross sword and baton (general) and the single pip.
		February 15, 1917: Discharged from 1st SAI Brigade as acting Sgt. due to appointment to Royal Flying Corps.
	www.rathbonemuseum.com /SAAF/SAVenter/SAVenter.html (633 words)

	[No title]
		As SAAF prepares to upgrade its facilities to better support its mission, the Fort Bragg Cultural Management Resources Program has developed this history so that future generations can learn about the history of Fort Bragg aviation during the second-half of the twentieth century.
		On January 15, 1987 the 82nd Aviation Brigade was formed out of the 82nd Combat Aviation Battalion, 1st Squadron, 17th Cavalry, and the 269th Aviation Battalion.
		The 1st Squadron (Air), 17th Cavalry Regiment, deploys worldwide within 18 hours to conduct airborne forced entry, reconnaissance, and support to ground forces.
	www.bragg.army.mil /SAAF/A_Brief_History_of_Simmons_AAF.doc (4437 words)

	Killzone Trailer \| 542335 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Many prominent statesmen led one or the Governor General, the position of the party, who had a falling out about 15 minutes, the 737 - 700ER is the UK had supported the anti - religious struggle against any and all religious prejudices.
		Currently, the embarked helicopter squadron brings aboard a flight surgeon Assignment to an LPH or LHA deployed helicopter squadron provides a flight...
		To determine whether the helicopter fleet replacement squadron meets the definition of a high reliability organization the researcher analyzed two key...
	killzonetrailer.milanonetwork.org (2078 words)

	Eddie Cohen
		Eddie Cohen flew in Italy with 2 Squadron, SAAF during WWII.
		On Jan. 15, 1948, Cohen took part in the Sherut Avir's first co-ordinated multiple-plane mission: a pre-dawn aerial resupply of the besieged Gush Etzion settlements.
		Lenart and Modi Alon shared unofficial command of the new fighter squadron and Lenart led the first mission.
	www.101squadron.com /101real/people/ecohen.html (886 words)

	sailors
		The ship, carrying coal from Richards Bay to Portugal, alerted its Cape Town headquarters which asked East London port captain Bernie Swemmer to organise a medevac (medical evacuation) by helicopter.
		Mr Swemmer said he contacted the nearest SAAF base, Port Elizabeth's 302 Forward Air Command Post (FACP), for assistance.
		An Oryx helicopter from SAAF 15 Squadron in Durban was scrambled and flown to the East London headquarters of Border Metro where a paramedic and advanced rescue operative were waiting to be picked up.
	www.dispatch.co.za /1998/11/05/easterncape/SAILORS.HTM (394 words)

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