Discussion group for 28 Squadron. 28 Squadron (28 Sqn)Â was formed on 1 Jun 1943 as the first air transport squadron of the SAAF, equipped with Anson, Dakota and Wellington aircraft. During World War 2 the squadron supported the allied forces in North Africa, the islands of the Western Mediterranean, Italy and France. During Apr 1946 the unit, then based at Swartkop, was re-organised into a Permanent Force unit and was confined to internal service, occasional overseas flights and VIP flights. Early in Jan 1963 the SAAF’s new C-130 Hercules aircraft were flown from the USA to Waterkloof by members of 28 Squadron. In Aug 1969 its air transport capability of 7 x C-130B Hercules aircraft was expanded with the introduction into service of an additional 9 x C-160Z Transall aircraft. During the 70’s and 80’s the squadron distinguished itself in numerous SADF operations in SWA and Southern Angola.
Discussion group for 28 Squadron. 28 Squadron (28 Sqn)Â was formed on 1 Jun 1943 as the first air transport squadron of the SAAF, equipped with Anson, Dakota and Wellington aircraft. During World War 2 the squadron supported the allied forces in North Africa, the islands of the Western Mediterranean, Italy and France. During Apr 1946 the unit, then based at Swartkop, was re-organised into a Permanent Force unit and was confined to internal service, occasional overseas flights and VIP flights. Early in Jan 1963 the SAAF’s new C-130 Hercules aircraft were flown from the USA to Waterkloof by members of 28 Squadron. In Aug 1969 its air transport capability of 7 x C-130B Hercules aircraft was expanded with the introduction into service of an additional 9 x C-160Z Transall aircraft. During the 70’s and 80’s the squadron distinguished itself in numerous SADF operations in SWA and Southern Angola.