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35 Squadron SAAF

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Country
  
South Africa

35 Squadron SAAF

Active
  
15 February 1945 - present

Branch
  
South African Air Force

Role
  
maritime patrol and transport squadron

Base
  
AFB Ysterplaat, Cape Town

Motto(s)
  
Shaya Amanzi ("Strike the Water")

35 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is a maritime patrol and transport squadron.

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History

The squadron was formed on 15 February 1945 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
  • Sword of Peace in 2013
  • References

    35 Squadron SAAF Wikipedia