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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 |
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| 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.
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First formed: 1 September 1939
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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
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Current aircraft flown: Atlas Oryx, Agusta A109LUH
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Current base: AFB Swartkop, Pretoria.
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17 Squadron SAAF Unofficial Website
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