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35th Squadron (other)
35 Squadron or 35th Squadron may refer to: *No. 35 Squadron RAF *No. 35 Squadron, Indian Air Force *No. 35 Squadron RAAF *35 Squadron SAAF United States *35th Bombardment Squadron *35th Fighter Squadron *35th Flying Training Squadron *35th Reconnaissance Squadron (Heavy) See also *35th Wing {{mil-unit-dis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
35 Squadron SAAF
35 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is a maritime patrol and transport squadron. History The squadron was formed on 15 February 1945Jefford 2001, p. 82. when 262 Squadron Royal Air Force, an anti-submarine squadron, operating the Consolidated Catalina The Consolidated PBY Catalina is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft that was produced in the 1930s and 1940s. In Canadian service it was known as the Canso. It was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II. Catalinas served wit ..., was transferred to the South African Air Force. Awards * Award for Best Permanent Flying Unit in the SAAF for both 2004 and 2005 * Sword of Peace in 2013 Aircraft operated Officer Commanding References Notes Bibliography * Halley, James J. ''The Squadrons of the Royal Air Force & Commonwealth 1918-1988''. Tonbridge, Kent, UK: Air Britain (Historians) Ltd., 1988. . * Jefford, C.G. ''RAF Squadrons, a Comprehensive record of the Movement and Equip ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |