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	SAAF C130's retired due to metal fatigue
		The SA Air Force (SAAF) denied on Friday that its fleet of C130 Hercules aircraft was not airworthy.
		The SAAF was responding to news reports and remarks by some defence attaches based in Pretoria that the aircraft, in use with 28 Squadron, appeared to be unsafe.
		Two of the five at 28 Squadron were currently undergoing "deep level and intermediate service, leaving three that are serviceable and flying", Maseko said.
	www.iasa.com.au /folders/Safety_Issues/RiskManagement/SAAFC130-cracked.html (814 words)

	Photo Tags: SAAF \| Patrick's Aviation
		A SAAF C-130 from 28 Squadron demontrating it's cargo drop capability during the bi-annual Air Power Capability Demonstration at Roodewal Weapons Range in the Limpopo province, South Africa
		Two of the 17 Squadron's helicopters in action during the APCD at Roodewal Weapons Range.
		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)

	16 Squadron SAAF - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Following the successful invasion of Madagascar, the squadron moved to Kenya, where it was equipped with the Bristol Blenheim V for use in the maritime patrol role, thus returning to its original purpose.
		In April 1943 the squadron moved to Egypt, and was equipped with Bristol Beaufighters for use in anti-submarine duties.
		The squadron's A Flight was transferred to AFS Port Elizabeth in 1973, with its B Flight moving first to AFB Ysterplaat, and then to AFS Port Elizbeth in 1980 to join A Flight.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/16_Squadron_SAAF (458 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)

	USAAF Chronology, Mediterranean : 1943, Part 2
		The squadron is operating a school for fighter pilots until 23 Sep with P-38's, P-39's, P-40's and Spitfires.
		This squadron transitions for fighters to B-17's and serves as a radar detection and countermeasures unit until Sep 44.
		The 15th Bombardment Squadron (Light), and 311th Bombardment Squadron (Dive), Twelfth Air Force, are disbanded at Nouvion, Algeria and Gela, Sicily respectively.
	www.milhist.net /usaaf/mto43b.html (16268 words)

	USAAF Chronology, Mediterranean : 1942 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		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.
		In French Morocco, the 345th and 346th Fighter Squadrons, 350th Fighter Group, arrive at Casablanca, the air echelon from the UK with P-39s and P-400s and the ground echelon from the US; the 379th and 428th Bombardment Squadrons (Medium), 310th Bombardment Group (Medium), arrive at Mediouna with B-25s.
		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)

	Photo Tags: SAAf \| Patrick's Aviation
		17 Squadron Oryx helicopter being refueled in the mountains by the groundcrew.
		Hercules C130B "Flossie" is based at AFB Waterkloof, 28 Squadron, Pretoria, South Africa.
		SAAF Cheetah C "Spotty" of 2 Squadron, was painted to resemble a cheetah, which is both the name of the squadron and the name of their aircraft.
	www.patricksaviation.com /photos/tags/SAAf?p=4 (430 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.
		Unlike the RAF, the SAAF retained the army uniforms and rank system.
		The rank of Major General was indicated by the combination of the cross sword and baton (general) and the single pip.
	www.rathbonemuseum.com /SAAF/SAVenter/SAVenter.html (633 words)

	SAAF
		On 12 October 1944 16 Liberators of 31 Squadron and 4 of 34 Squadron SAAF took off on a supply dropping mission to Italian partisans in the mountains of northern Italy.
		The crew was truly representing the Commonwealth being composed of 5 SAAF, 2 RAF and 1 RAAF as follows:.
		The Mayor welcomed and offered hospitality to the relatives and, at a dinner held in the evening, Anne Storm was asked to read the letter her father had written her on her first birthday.
	www.saafmuseum.co.za /memories.htm (1153 words)

	Europe & Cold War Database
		On Friday the 16th of December 2005, 337th Squadron of the Hellenic Air Force hosted the retirement ceremony for its Phantom F-4E SRA's.
		ACIG was at Larisa AB and this is the photo report.
		This is an exclusive photo-report about the F-16s of the 341 Squadron EPA on their way to Florennes to take part in TLP 2004-2, while being refuelled by USAFE KC-135's and during low level flight over Central Europe.
	www.acig.org /artman/publish/cat_index_16.shtml (1678 words)

	THE FLYING CHEETAHS IN KOREA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		2 Squadron was, indeed, an integral portion of the UN battle plan for defeating the Communists in Korea.
		It was a MiG Sweep along the Yalu flown by the commanders of the three squadrons in the 18th Group.
		Major Jim Hagerstrom, CO of the 67th Squadron led the flight, with Commandant Gerneke as no. 2, Colonel Maurice Martin, new CO of the 18th, was no. 3, and Major Harry Evans, CO of the 12th Sq., flew no.4.
	sabre-pilots.org /classics/v113cheet.htm (1430 words)

	C-130 Hercules - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The tests were more than successful, however the idea was considered a bit too risky for routine COD ("Carrier On-board Delivery") operations.
		VMGR-352 Marine aerial refueler squadron "The Raiders" Miramar, San Diego California (KC-130F)
		VX-20 Development Squadron - Patuxent River, Washington DC (KC-130F)
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/C-130 (2208 words)

	Foreign C-130 Squadrons page 8
		All are flown by the Condor,No. 122 Squadron at Paya Lebar.
		The 251st Tactical Airlift Squadron flying out of Kimhae and the 255th Tactical Airlift Squadron, which flys out of Seoul AB.
		Spain's C-130 fleet are flown by two squadrons both located at Zaragoza, the 311th Transport Squadron operates six C-130Hs and one C-130H-30 while the 312th Refueling Squadron flies five KC-130Hs.
	www.spectrumwd.com /c130/int_08.htm (699 words)

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		Combat engineers constructed SAAF in August 1952 to test and practice aerial deliveries of construction equipment and other supplies.
		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.
		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)

	Richard I. Bong
		2nd Lieutenant Bong was assigned to the 9th Fighter Squadron, the "Flying Knights," and was sent to Australia to "hurry up and wait." While waiting for P-38s to be delivered, Bong flew with Captain Thomas Lynch, 39th FS of the 35th FG, operating out of Port Moresby, New Guinea.
		Congratulations!" When word of this reached other squadrons, those pilots let it be known that they would be glad to take Bong's "unwanted" booze off his hands.
		Lost Squadron Glacier Girl Online Museum - In 1992, these guys recovered a P-38 that had been forced down in Greenland in 1942; it was buried under 268 feet of snow and ice.
	www.acepilots.com /usaaf_bong.html (2605 words)

	Håkans Aviation page - Gloster Gladiator in 3 SAAF Squadron service
		The squadron made up losses in Hurricanes with Gladiators on 28 - 29 mars 1941, when 12 Mk.
		II were taken over from 94 Squadron, Aden.
		Serial numbers were later changed to SAAF serials.
	surfcity.kund.dalnet.se /gladiator_saaf_3.htm (45 words)

	ASR Cape Town Home page
		The NSRI has 28 Coastal and 2 inshore National Sea Rescue Institute Bases.
		We work closely with the pilots and aircrews of 22 Squadron based at Ysterplaat Air force Base in Cape Town.
		The ASR Unit also assist 35 Squadron with SAR operations around the coastline of the Western Cape, acting as the ears of the Dakota fleet when the NSRI request assistance from 35 Squadron.
	asr.nsri.org.za (271 words)

	6 SA INFANTRY (1987-1989)
		G3's and G4's were sent to other squadrons, and people from the transit camp came to fill their places.
		The E and F squadrons of 2SSB lived in the larger hangar, and we in the smaller one, that was actually being used by the farmer.
		On Mondays and Fridays the SAAF flew a number of sorties to Eenhana and Nkongo, known as the Rum-run.
	www.geocities.com /sadfbook/6sai.htm (24212 words)

	Airfix 1/72 B-26C Marauder Mk.II
		Air Forces in Europe used this aircraft to good effect from 1943, and by May 1944 28 squadrons (in 8 bomb groups) flew the B-26.
		I chose to complete the kit as a Marauder Mk II of No. 21 Squadron South African Air Force, which was based in Italy in 1944/45.
		Decals for this version consist of 2 type C fuselage roundels, 2 type B overwing roundels, 2 fin flashes, 2 fl serials, and 4 large white letter G’s for the fuselage sides.
	www.fortunecity.com /meltingpot/portland/971/Reviews/usaaf/b-26c.htm (705 words)

	Flying Fishcart part-1 Stobbs
		Flown to South Africa on 26th February 1944.
		Scheduled, in 1994, to become a permanent exhibit at the S.A.A.F. Museum,
		(The SAAF five-cornered castle emblem was only introduced in 1958).
	www.centercomp.com /cgi-bin/dc3/stories?1950 (185 words)

	SAAF Aircraft
		Aircraft types, with their roles, specifications and squadrons where stationed.
		Pressurised aircraft can cruise to 270 knots (500 km/h) to maximum altitude of 30 000 feet and can land on gravel strips.
		The deal to procure eight aircraft was signed in Pretoria on 28 April 2005
	www.af.mil.za /equip/aircraft.html (679 words)

	Flying Spitfires around the world built at Castle Bromwich.htm
		TOC 6MU 13-8-40 266 Squadron, 603 Squadron 17-10-1940, FACB 616Squadron 10-4-41, SAL 5-8-41, cgs27-4-42, FACB 4-2-43, SAL 5-8-43, CGS27-4-42,FACB 4-2-43 AST sold J Dale donated to RAF Colerne.
		33MU 15-6-45, 312 Squadron 3-8-45 Czech AF 30-8-45, IDFAF 2032.
		33 MU 15-6-45, 312 Squadron 3-8-45, Czech AF 30-8-45 IDFAF 2032.
	www.angelfire.com /sd2/spitfirefactory/flying.htm (802 words)

	What was new at the 13th Bomb Squadron site in 1999
		What was new at the 13th Bomb Squadron site in 1999
		- Added information about the June 12-15, 2000 Reunion which will be held in Abilene, Texas to coincide with the reactivation of the 13th Bomb Squadron at Dyess Air Force Base.
		- Added links to The Collings Foundation, Aerolink, Globemaster, the 731st Bomb Squadron and Kunsan: How It Was.
	www.13thbombsquadron.org /whatsnew1999.html (1237 words)

	FSDome.com - Microsoft Flight Simulator Downloads - Aircraft, Panels, Sounds, Scenery etc
		3 models: clean, R-Darter missiles, practice bombs The Cheetah C entered service with the SAAF South African Air Force in 1995 and is used for both air defence and attack.
		This aircraft is depicted as No. 377 of 2 Squadron.
		Aircraft has deployable drag chute, moving spoilers, elevons, rudder and landing gear which compresses.
	www.fsdome.com /best/best_119.htm (963 words)

	MagazineIndex
		Tango Squadron Thailand’s Historical Aircraft Weber Oct 93 p.50
		SAAF Harvard Update #4 Vick April 96 p.23
		SAAF Harvard Update #6 Vick/Rempel Jun 96 p.20
	www.northamericantrainer.org /back_issues.htm (4014 words)

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