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40 Squadron SAAF existed as a combat unit from early 1940 through to late 1945. It served in the East African Campaign, Western Desert, Tunisia, and Italy, reaching Austria by the end of World War II. The squadron's motto in those years was Amethlo e Impi - the eyes of the army.

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  • 40 Squadron SAAF
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  • 40 Squadron SAAF existed as a combat unit from early 1940 through to late 1945. It served in the East African Campaign, Western Desert, Tunisia, and Italy, reaching Austria by the end of World War II. The squadron's motto in those years was Amethlo e Impi - the eyes of the army.
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Role
  • Reconnaissance Squadron: WWII
  • Training Squadron: Post WWII
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  • 80(xsd:integer)
  • WR
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  • Squadron Identification Code
Caption
  • Impala Mk1 as flown by the Squadron at the time of disbanding.
Unit Name
  • 40(xsd:integer)
notable commanders
  • Lt. Genl Robert 'Bob' Rogers
Motto
  • Exercitui Oculus Eyes of the Army
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  • Insignia
abstract
  • 40 Squadron SAAF existed as a combat unit from early 1940 through to late 1945. It served in the East African Campaign, Western Desert, Tunisia, and Italy, reaching Austria by the end of World War II. The squadron's motto in those years was Amethlo e Impi - the eyes of the army.
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