| 28 Squadron | |
|---|---|
 C-130BZ as operated by 28 Squadron | |
| Active | 1943 to present |
| Country |
 South Africa |
| Branch |
 South African Air Force |
| Role | Medium Transport |
| Garrison/HQ | AFB Waterkloof |
| Motto(s) | "Portamus" (We Carry) |
| Equipment | C-130BZ/F Hercules |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Crest | File:28 Squadron SAAF Crest.png |
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.
- First formed: 1 June 1943 (At Almaza, Egypt.) The squadron flew Dakota DC3's as part of No. 216 Group RAF of the Mediterranean Allied Air Forces in May 1945[1]
Aircraft
Avro Anson
Vickers Wellington
Douglas C-47 Dakota
De Havilland DH-89 Dragon Rapide
Avro York
Lockheed Ventura
De Havilland Devon
De Havilland Heron
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Vickers Viscount
Transall C-160 at Airexpo 2007
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
References
- ↑ 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.
The original article can be found at 28 Squadron SAAF and the edit history here.