3 Squadron SAAF
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3 Squadron SAAF was a squadron of the South African Air Force. It was formed in January 1939 at Air Force Base Waterkloof and was equipped with Hawker Hartbees I and Hurricane Mk II aircraft. The squadron was moved to Port Elizabeth in September 1939 after which it was disbanded. It was again reformed at Waterkloof on 9 September 1940 equipped with Hurricane Mk 1s.
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3 Squadron | |
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Active | 1940 to 30 September 1992 |
Country | South Africa |
Allegiance | South Africa |
Branch | South African Air Force |
Role | Fighter Sqn |
Garrison/HQ | AFB Waterkloof |
Nickname(s) | Fighting Wasps |
Motto(s) | Semper Pugnans (Always Fighting)[1] |
Equipment | Mirage F1CZ |
Engagements | South African Border War |
Commanders | |
Ceremonial chief | Pik Botha |
Last Officer Commanding | Cmdt W.J Hartogh |
Insignia | |
Squadron Identification Code | CA (1939–1945)[2] (Squadron OC: Maj C.A. Golding flew with personal identification code CAG in 1944-1945[3]) |
Squadron Crest |
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