SAAF Aérospatiale SA 330 Puma, similar to that flown by the squadron
Active
Sep - Dec 1939 12 August 1944 – 10 July 1945 1 March 1970–present
Country
South Africa
Branch
South African Air Force
Role
Transport / Utility Helicopter Squadron
Garrison/HQ
AFB Hoedspruit, Hoedspruit
Motto(s)
Fama Ex Factis Fame through Deeds[1]
Insignia
Squadron Insignia
Military unit
19 Squadron SAAF is a current squadron of the South African Air Force operating as a transport/utility helicopter squadron. It was formed in 1939 as part of the Air Force airways Wing, flying transport aircraft but was disbanded after a few months. It was re-formed from No. 227 Squadron RAF in 1944 and disbanded again after the end of World War II. It was again re-established in 1970 as a helicopter squadron – a role which it still performs today.
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