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11 Squadron was a World War II squadron of the South African Air Force. It was created in South Africa in 1939 and served in East Africa until 1941 as an army cooperation and reconnaissance squadron. It was re-formed in 1944 as a fighter bomber squadron and served in Italy until 1945 when it returned to Egypt and was disbanded on conclusion of the war on 30 October 1945. It was re-activated in 1974, flying Cessna 185s as an army liaison squadron until 1991 when it disbanded for the final time.

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  • 11 Squadron SAAF
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  • 11 Squadron was a World War II squadron of the South African Air Force. It was created in South Africa in 1939 and served in East Africa until 1941 as an army cooperation and reconnaissance squadron. It was re-formed in 1944 as a fighter bomber squadron and served in Italy until 1945 when it returned to Egypt and was disbanded on conclusion of the war on 30 October 1945. It was re-activated in 1974, flying Cessna 185s as an army liaison squadron until 1991 when it disbanded for the final time.
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Garrison
  • AFB Potchefstoom when disbanded
Branch
Role
  • Liaison 1974-1991
  • Light Bomber and Fighter Bomber
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  • 80(xsd:integer)
  • ND 1939-1945
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  • Squadron Identification Code
Caption
  • Fairey Battle similar to that flown by the squadron in East Africa in 1941
Dates
  • --06-02
  • --12-11
  • January 1974 - 1991
Unit Name
  • 11(xsd:integer)
Motto
  • Ne Desit Virtus
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  • Insignia
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  • 11 Squadron was a World War II squadron of the South African Air Force. It was created in South Africa in 1939 and served in East Africa until 1941 as an army cooperation and reconnaissance squadron. It was re-formed in 1944 as a fighter bomber squadron and served in Italy until 1945 when it returned to Egypt and was disbanded on conclusion of the war on 30 October 1945. It was re-activated in 1974, flying Cessna 185s as an army liaison squadron until 1991 when it disbanded for the final time.
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