30 Squadron SAAF
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30 Squadron | |
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Active | 1944-1945 1980-1991[1] |
Country | South Africa |
Branch | South African Air Force |
Type | Medium Bomber (1944-1945) Med Helicopter Transport (1980-1991) |
Motto(s) | "Summa Agilitas" (The highest agility / Unequaled Versatility)[2] |
Insignia | |
Identification Symbol: 1944-1945 | T[1] |
30 Squadron Insignia |
30 Squadron SAAF was a squadron of the South African Air Force. It was established in 1944 and saw service as a medium bomber squadron in Italy during the Second World War. After the war, the squadron was disbanded and was resurrected in 1980 as a medium transport helicopter squadron – a role it retained until it was finally disbanded in 1991.
History
30 Squadron was originally constituted as
The new SAAF squadron flew its Martin Marauders from the original RAF base at Pescara and moved to Jesi in October 1944, concentrating on raids against communications and railway links in Yugoslavia and Northern Italy. Operations continued until 15 October when the squadron was withdrawn from action for one month, resuming operations on 22 November 1944.[1] The last operational flight occurred during April 1945 and the squadron was withdrawn from operations on 3 May 1945.[2] After the end of hostilities in Italy, the squadron was used in a transport role, being transferred to Biferno in June 1945 and was disbanded on 15 July 1945.[2]
The squadron was re-established on 8 December 1980 at AFB Ysterplaat when 'A' Flight of
Aircraft
Note: Aircraft type photographs may not necessarily represent aircraft of the same mark or actual aircraft belonging to the squadron.
References
- ^ a b c "History of War". No. 30 Squadron (SAAF): Second World War. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ a b c d Botha, Stephan. "The Air Force Squadrons". 30 Squadron. SAAF.co.za (Unofficial South African Air Force website). Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Historic Squadrons". 223 Squadron. Royal Air Force. Archived from the original on 2017-08-18. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ "39 Squadron: B26 Marauder Association". 5 SAAF Marauder Squadrons. Retrieved February 2, 2012.
- ^ Best, Roger. "The Martin B26 Marauder in South African Service".