105 Squadron SAAF

105 Squadron is a territorial reserve squadron of the South African Air Force. The squadron operations include coastal reconnaissance, command and control and radio relay in crime prevention operations in co-operation with the South African Police and Army. The squadron is based at AFB Durban. These reserve squadrons are used to fill a pilot and aircraft gap within the SAAF by making use of civilian pilots and their privately owned aircraft. Most flying takes place over weekends and because pilots have a good knowledge of the local terrain in the area where they live and commonly fly, the squadron is mostly used in a crime prevention role.[1]

105 Squadron
Piper PA-28 Turbo Arrow: Example of the type of privately owned aircraft use by the squadron
Country South Africa
BranchSouth African Air Force
RoleCitizen Force liaison and crime prevention patrol squadron
Garrison/HQAFB Durban
Motto(s)Sizula Phezulu
Insignia
105 Squadron Insignia

References

  1. "South African Air Force (unofficial)". Air Force Reserve Squadrons.
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