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17 Squadron SAAF

17 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a transport/utility helicopter squadron.


17 Squadron
SAAF Agusta 109
1939–present
South Africa
South African Air Force
Helicopter transport / utility sqn
AFB Swartkop
Pro Re Nata (For the occasion as it arises)
Atlas Oryx, Agusta A109LUH

17 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a transport/utility helicopter squadron.

  • First formed: 1 September 1939

  • Historic aircraft flown: Junkers Ju 52/3m, Blenheim V, Lockheed Ventura GR V, Vickers Wellington, Vickers Warwick GR V, Harvard, Sikorsky S-55, Sikorsky S-51, Sud Aviation Alouette II, Aérospatiale Alouette III, Aérospatiale Puma, SA 365N Dauphin

  • Current aircraft flown: Atlas Oryx, Agusta A109LUH

  • Current base: AFB Swartkop, Pretoria.

  • 17 Squadron SAAF Unofficial Website

  • Spanish tourist rescued during night helicopter operation on Drakensberg escarpment

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