09 April...
1942
40 Squadron reported the loss of two Hawker Hurricanes; one pilot was captured by enemy forces. (both C/L?)
1943
26 Squadron together with its Special Signals Service (i.e. ‘radar section’), embarked on the Queen Mary from Cape Town to their final destination (Freetown, Sierra Leone).
1945
An 11 Squadron; Curtis P40D Kittyhawk (FT850) was involved in a fatal accident.
1981
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating Impala Mk 1) conducted show number 49 at Bloemfontein.
1988
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating Impala Mk 1) conducted show number 144 at Saldanha.
1994
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating Impala Mk 1) conducted show number 278 at Louis Trichardt.
2005
A Pilatus PC-7 Mk II (2016 ) was written-off during a low-level navigation exercise in the Lichtenberg area. The pilot 2/Lt Ramaiti was fatally injured. Also stated to have taken place on 8 April... (A)
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10 April
1941
A Hawker Hartebeest aircraft belonging to 41 Squadron returned from an operational mission during WWII with no less than 33 Anti-Aircraft-Artillery hits being counted on the fuselage upon landing at its home base!
A Fairy Battle (909) was involved in a fatal accident, during reported bad weather conditions. (A)
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Bristol Blenheim Mk IV was reported to have been written-off following an accident.
• A Hawker Hind (119) crashed following an incident at Youngsfield. (A)
• A Hawker Hurricane allocated to 40 Squadron was involved in a fatal accident.
1944
A Vickers Wellington was written-off during an accident.
1945
Two Airspeed Oxfords (3380 and 3390) crashed during unrelated accidents. (A)
1952
A North American F-51 Mustang (372), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed whilst on an operational mission in Korea, fatally wounding Lt J Holtzhuasen. (C/L)
1975
A 1 Squadron CL13B Sabre Mk.6 (370), crashed after an in-flight fire started, caused by shrapnel from an exploding bomb. The aircraft crashed on the Roodewal Bombing Range, north of Pietersburg. The pilot Capt FWC Brits successfully ejected from the aircraft. Four years later he was fatally injured in a Mirage F1CZ accident. The Sabre accident was the last CL-13B accident before the aircraft were finally withdrawn from service in 1980.
1991
A Buccaneer S.Mk-50 (416); from 24 Squadron made her final flight from Air Force Base Waterkloof to Air Force Base Ysterplaat where it was delivered to the local branch of the Air Force Museum.
1941
A Hawker Hartebeest aircraft belonging to 41 Squadron returned from an operational mission during WWII with no less than 33 Anti-Aircraft-Artillery hits being counted on the fuselage upon landing at its home base!
A Fairy Battle (909) was involved in a fatal accident, during reported bad weather conditions. (A)
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Bristol Blenheim Mk IV was reported to have been written-off following an accident.
• A Hawker Hind (119) crashed following an incident at Youngsfield. (A)
• A Hawker Hurricane allocated to 40 Squadron was involved in a fatal accident.
1944
A Vickers Wellington was written-off during an accident.
1945
Two Airspeed Oxfords (3380 and 3390) crashed during unrelated accidents. (A)
1952
A North American F-51 Mustang (372), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed whilst on an operational mission in Korea, fatally wounding Lt J Holtzhuasen. (C/L)
1975
A 1 Squadron CL13B Sabre Mk.6 (370), crashed after an in-flight fire started, caused by shrapnel from an exploding bomb. The aircraft crashed on the Roodewal Bombing Range, north of Pietersburg. The pilot Capt FWC Brits successfully ejected from the aircraft. Four years later he was fatally injured in a Mirage F1CZ accident. The Sabre accident was the last CL-13B accident before the aircraft were finally withdrawn from service in 1980.
1991
A Buccaneer S.Mk-50 (416); from 24 Squadron made her final flight from Air Force Base Waterkloof to Air Force Base Ysterplaat where it was delivered to the local branch of the Air Force Museum.
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11 April
1918
Information Note: Douglas J. Bell, a South African serving in the Royal Flying Corps Force, shot-down a German Albatros, whilst flying a Sopwith Camel. This was his 16th confirmed kill.
1941
A Hawker Hartbees reportedly crashed. (A?)
1942
1 Squadron deployed to El Gamil airfield in Port Said.
A Hawker Hart I (328) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
4 Squadron reported the loss of the following Curtis Tomahawk aircraft: AN297: Crash-Landing after being shot by Luftwaffe Bf-109; AN325 shot down by Luftwaffe Bf-109; AM442 shot down, pilot fatally wounded; AN339 Pilot fatally wounded and finally AK638 Pilot Prisoner of War. (All C/L)
1943
1 Squadron deployed to Fauconnerie.
1944
An Avro Anson (4425) was written-off during a take-off accident from George, it reportedly collided with another Anson (4418). (A)
1950
A North American Harvard Mk IIA (7238) crashed during a night flying sortie. (A)
1991
During a weapons demonstration sortie by a four-ship Impala flight, 85 Combat Flying School, one of the aircraft was involved in a fatal accident approximately 700 meters short of Runway 05. The aircraft serial number was 1041. (A)
1918
Information Note: Douglas J. Bell, a South African serving in the Royal Flying Corps Force, shot-down a German Albatros, whilst flying a Sopwith Camel. This was his 16th confirmed kill.
1941
A Hawker Hartbees reportedly crashed. (A?)
1942
1 Squadron deployed to El Gamil airfield in Port Said.
A Hawker Hart I (328) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
4 Squadron reported the loss of the following Curtis Tomahawk aircraft: AN297: Crash-Landing after being shot by Luftwaffe Bf-109; AN325 shot down by Luftwaffe Bf-109; AM442 shot down, pilot fatally wounded; AN339 Pilot fatally wounded and finally AK638 Pilot Prisoner of War. (All C/L)
1943
1 Squadron deployed to Fauconnerie.
1944
An Avro Anson (4425) was written-off during a take-off accident from George, it reportedly collided with another Anson (4418). (A)
1950
A North American Harvard Mk IIA (7238) crashed during a night flying sortie. (A)
1991
During a weapons demonstration sortie by a four-ship Impala flight, 85 Combat Flying School, one of the aircraft was involved in a fatal accident approximately 700 meters short of Runway 05. The aircraft serial number was 1041. (A)
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12 April
1918
Information Note: W.L. Jordan, a South African pilot flying a Sopwith Camel, whilst serving in the Royal Air Force and Royal Naval Air Service (World War 1), shot-down a German aircraft. This was his 20th conformed kill.
Information Note: Douglas J. Bell, a South African serving in the Royal Flying Corps Force, shot-down two German Albatros DV’s, whilst flying a Sopwith Camel. This was his 17th and 18th confirmed kills.
1935
Info Note: The prototype Bristol Blenheim made its maiden flight.
1943
An Airspeed Oxford (3795) during an Instrument Flight Rules sortie, crashed when it broke-up in flight. (A)
1944
A Harvard Mk-IIA (7125) was involved in a fatal accident during air-to-ground training. (A)
A Lockheed Ventura (6457), allocated to 27 Squadron crashed during a night flying sortie in the Darling area, all four onboard sustained fatal injuries. (A)
1951
On 12 April 1951, just two months after flying its 1,000 sorties, No 2 Squadron SA Air Force completed 2,000 sorties in support of UN forces in Korea.
1975
Information Note: Members of the BOSS and SA MI met with members from UNITA to discuss the situation in Angola.
1983
A Mirage IIICZ (810) of 2 Squadron, experienced an engine flame-out – unrecoverable in the Hoedspruit area. The pilot ejected. (A)
A 44 Squadron Douglas DC-4 Skymaster , the ‘Spook’ (Ghost) arrived in the operational area to conduct Electronic Intelligence missions along the SWA/Angola border.
1918
Information Note: W.L. Jordan, a South African pilot flying a Sopwith Camel, whilst serving in the Royal Air Force and Royal Naval Air Service (World War 1), shot-down a German aircraft. This was his 20th conformed kill.
Information Note: Douglas J. Bell, a South African serving in the Royal Flying Corps Force, shot-down two German Albatros DV’s, whilst flying a Sopwith Camel. This was his 17th and 18th confirmed kills.
1935
Info Note: The prototype Bristol Blenheim made its maiden flight.
1943
An Airspeed Oxford (3795) during an Instrument Flight Rules sortie, crashed when it broke-up in flight. (A)
1944
A Harvard Mk-IIA (7125) was involved in a fatal accident during air-to-ground training. (A)
A Lockheed Ventura (6457), allocated to 27 Squadron crashed during a night flying sortie in the Darling area, all four onboard sustained fatal injuries. (A)
1951
On 12 April 1951, just two months after flying its 1,000 sorties, No 2 Squadron SA Air Force completed 2,000 sorties in support of UN forces in Korea.
1975
Information Note: Members of the BOSS and SA MI met with members from UNITA to discuss the situation in Angola.
1983
A Mirage IIICZ (810) of 2 Squadron, experienced an engine flame-out – unrecoverable in the Hoedspruit area. The pilot ejected. (A)
A 44 Squadron Douglas DC-4 Skymaster , the ‘Spook’ (Ghost) arrived in the operational area to conduct Electronic Intelligence missions along the SWA/Angola border.
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13 April
1943
The flowing aircraft losses were reported:
• A North American Harvard Mk IIA (7011) was involved in a fatal low-level accident. (A)
• A Curtiss P-40D (AK637) crashed after its engine failed; the aircraft belonged to 2 Squadron. (A)
• Three Douglas Bostons allocated to 24 Squadron were lost during operations: Z2183 Abandoned in flight, four fatalities; Z2195 Missing; three presumed dead and Z2212: No further information. (All C/L?)
1944
A Bristol Beaufort was involved in a fatal accident.
1945
Two Spitfire Mk IXs (MH944 and PT793) were shot-down, the pilots were fatally wounded. The aircraft belonged to 7 Squadron. (C/L)
1974
A Cessna C-185 (743) was involved in a fatal accident, there were two persons on-board.
1983
1 Squadron and 3 Squadron deployed to Ondangwa; their mission: Close Air Support standby.
1988
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating Impala Mk 1) conducted a show at Franschoek, during which the number 5 (470) aircraft encountered problems, Capt Kobus Griesel safely ejected from the aircraft. (A) Also reported to have taken place on 16 April...
2000
A Cessna C-185 (729) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
1943
The flowing aircraft losses were reported:
• A North American Harvard Mk IIA (7011) was involved in a fatal low-level accident. (A)
• A Curtiss P-40D (AK637) crashed after its engine failed; the aircraft belonged to 2 Squadron. (A)
• Three Douglas Bostons allocated to 24 Squadron were lost during operations: Z2183 Abandoned in flight, four fatalities; Z2195 Missing; three presumed dead and Z2212: No further information. (All C/L?)
1944
A Bristol Beaufort was involved in a fatal accident.
1945
Two Spitfire Mk IXs (MH944 and PT793) were shot-down, the pilots were fatally wounded. The aircraft belonged to 7 Squadron. (C/L)
1974
A Cessna C-185 (743) was involved in a fatal accident, there were two persons on-board.
1983
1 Squadron and 3 Squadron deployed to Ondangwa; their mission: Close Air Support standby.
1988
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating Impala Mk 1) conducted a show at Franschoek, during which the number 5 (470) aircraft encountered problems, Capt Kobus Griesel safely ejected from the aircraft. (A) Also reported to have taken place on 16 April...
2000
A Cessna C-185 (729) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
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14 April
1941
Operational Missions – Official War Diary Reports
Sqn /Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 3 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / Destination ‘Egypt’
1942
A Hawker Hind (149) crashed. (A)
1943
A Martin Baltimore (FA187) allocated to 21 Squadron, was involved in a fatal accident due to fuel starvation on the return leg from an interdiction mission. (A)
1944
A Curtiss P-40D (FX679), allocated to 5 Squadron, did not return from an interdiction mission, the pilot is presumed not to have survived the accident. (C/L?)
1945
A Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk (FX537) was written-off following damaged sustained due to hostile ground fire. (C/L)
1989
An Aermacchi AM3C Bosbok (956) crashed in the SWA Operational Area.
1941
Operational Missions – Official War Diary Reports
Sqn /Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 3 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / Destination ‘Egypt’
1942
A Hawker Hind (149) crashed. (A)
1943
A Martin Baltimore (FA187) allocated to 21 Squadron, was involved in a fatal accident due to fuel starvation on the return leg from an interdiction mission. (A)
1944
A Curtiss P-40D (FX679), allocated to 5 Squadron, did not return from an interdiction mission, the pilot is presumed not to have survived the accident. (C/L?)
1945
A Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk (FX537) was written-off following damaged sustained due to hostile ground fire. (C/L)
1989
An Aermacchi AM3C Bosbok (956) crashed in the SWA Operational Area.
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15 April
1941
Operational Missions – Official War Diary Reports
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / Destination ‘Egypt’
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Douglas Boston (AL757), allocated to 24 Squadron crashed during landing. (A?)
• A Northrop Nomad Mk1 (1250) was involved in an accident in the East London area. (A)
1943
26 Squadron, on board the Queen Mary arrived in Freetown (departed South Africa on 09 Apr 1943).
A Supermarine Spitfire (ER987), allocated to 40 Squadron crashed during a low-level tactical reconnaissance mission. (C/L)
1945
A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (MJ533) suffered engine failure and crash landed. The aircraft belonged to 2 Squadron. (A)
1965
Information Note: The prototype Aerospatiale S330 Puma made its maiden flight in France. The Air Force took delivery of its first aircraft in 1969 and became the second largest operator of this aircraft type in the World.
1990
An Aerospatiale S-316 Alouette III (56[2]) was involved in an accident.
1992
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating Impala Mk 1) conducted show number 230 at Military Academy.
2000
The South African Museum’s Spitfire Mk IX (“5553”) crashed at Swartkop. (A)
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 358 and 359 at the Swartkop Air Show.
1941
Operational Missions – Official War Diary Reports
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / Destination ‘Egypt’
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Douglas Boston (AL757), allocated to 24 Squadron crashed during landing. (A?)
• A Northrop Nomad Mk1 (1250) was involved in an accident in the East London area. (A)
1943
26 Squadron, on board the Queen Mary arrived in Freetown (departed South Africa on 09 Apr 1943).
A Supermarine Spitfire (ER987), allocated to 40 Squadron crashed during a low-level tactical reconnaissance mission. (C/L)
1945
A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (MJ533) suffered engine failure and crash landed. The aircraft belonged to 2 Squadron. (A)
1965
Information Note: The prototype Aerospatiale S330 Puma made its maiden flight in France. The Air Force took delivery of its first aircraft in 1969 and became the second largest operator of this aircraft type in the World.
1990
An Aerospatiale S-316 Alouette III (56[2]) was involved in an accident.
1992
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating Impala Mk 1) conducted show number 230 at Military Academy.
2000
The South African Museum’s Spitfire Mk IX (“5553”) crashed at Swartkop. (A)
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 358 and 359 at the Swartkop Air Show.
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16 April
1941
Operational Missions – Official War Diary Reports
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / Destination ‘Egypt’
1942
A 40 Squadron Hawker Hurricane was involved in a fatal accident. (A?)
1943
Two de Havilland DH-82s crashed (one fatal accident). The aircraft that crashed were 2391 and 2319. (A)
1944
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Martin B-26 Marauder crashed, there was one fatality.
• An Airspeed Oxford (1912) stalled during a night landing, and then the engine caught fire – aircraft written-off. (A)
1983
Impala Mk 2 light attack aircraft commenced Moonshine Ops phase in the SWA/Angola Theatre of Operations.
2002
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 389 at Langebaanweg.
1941
Operational Missions – Official War Diary Reports
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / Destination ‘Egypt’
1942
A 40 Squadron Hawker Hurricane was involved in a fatal accident. (A?)
1943
Two de Havilland DH-82s crashed (one fatal accident). The aircraft that crashed were 2391 and 2319. (A)
1944
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Martin B-26 Marauder crashed, there was one fatality.
• An Airspeed Oxford (1912) stalled during a night landing, and then the engine caught fire – aircraft written-off. (A)
1983
Impala Mk 2 light attack aircraft commenced Moonshine Ops phase in the SWA/Angola Theatre of Operations.
2002
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 389 at Langebaanweg.
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17 April...
1941
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type /Mission / Remark
1 / 2 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Curtiss Tomahawk (AN273) allocated to 4 Squadron was involved in a fatal accident. (C/L?)
• A Fairy Battle (948), crashed. (A?)
1944
Two Supermarine Spitfire Mk VCs (JL216 and EE856) were involved in separate accidents, respectively allocated to 3 and 4 Squadron. The pilot of EE-596 sustained fatal injuries. (C/L?)
1945
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• Two North American P-51 Mustang Mk IVAs (KM105 and KH620) were involved in fatal accidents, both aircraft were flying with 5 Squadron at the time. (C/L?)
• Two Supermarine Spitfire losses were reported too: MH970 an Mk IX: 2 Squadron (damaged by Anti-Aircraft Artillery) and PT962 an Mk IX: 3 Squadron (shot down by hostile ground fire). (C/L)
• A Vickers Warwick Mk V (PN754) spun into the ground during training mission, all nine on-board sustained fatal injuries. (A)
1947
A Ventura (6501), allocated to 60 Squadron, crashed in Khartoum, all 15 on-board were fatally injured. (A)
1941
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type /Mission / Remark
1 / 2 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Curtiss Tomahawk (AN273) allocated to 4 Squadron was involved in a fatal accident. (C/L?)
• A Fairy Battle (948), crashed. (A?)
1944
Two Supermarine Spitfire Mk VCs (JL216 and EE856) were involved in separate accidents, respectively allocated to 3 and 4 Squadron. The pilot of EE-596 sustained fatal injuries. (C/L?)
1945
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• Two North American P-51 Mustang Mk IVAs (KM105 and KH620) were involved in fatal accidents, both aircraft were flying with 5 Squadron at the time. (C/L?)
• Two Supermarine Spitfire losses were reported too: MH970 an Mk IX: 2 Squadron (damaged by Anti-Aircraft Artillery) and PT962 an Mk IX: 3 Squadron (shot down by hostile ground fire). (C/L)
• A Vickers Warwick Mk V (PN754) spun into the ground during training mission, all nine on-board sustained fatal injuries. (A)
1947
A Ventura (6501), allocated to 60 Squadron, crashed in Khartoum, all 15 on-board were fatally injured. (A)
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18 April
1923
A de Havilland DH-9 (123) was written-off following an accident. (A).
1941
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission /Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Test Flight / -
1 / ? / Hurricane / CAP / -
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Bristol Blenheim Mk IV (T2243) crashed after an interdiction mission. (C/L?)
• An Airspeed Oxford (1966) crashed during the landing at Kimberly. (A)
1944
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (JL-372) crashed during a fighter escort mission. (C/L?)
• An Airspeed Oxford (3552) crashed in the vicinity of Queenstown. (A)
1945
22 Squadron’s Lockheed Ventura aircraft, operating from Gibraltar, participated in Exercise WALLNUT with a Royal Navy Submarine ‘Vampire’, aimed at exercising surfaced submarine attacks.
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Martin Baltimore (FB831) allocated to 15 Squadron was involved in an accident, resulting in four fatalities.
• A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (RK890), 2 Squadron, crashed upon returning to base after a mission – damaged by enemy ground fire. (C/L)
1923
A de Havilland DH-9 (123) was written-off following an accident. (A).
1941
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission /Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Test Flight / -
1 / ? / Hurricane / CAP / -
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Bristol Blenheim Mk IV (T2243) crashed after an interdiction mission. (C/L?)
• An Airspeed Oxford (1966) crashed during the landing at Kimberly. (A)
1944
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (JL-372) crashed during a fighter escort mission. (C/L?)
• An Airspeed Oxford (3552) crashed in the vicinity of Queenstown. (A)
1945
22 Squadron’s Lockheed Ventura aircraft, operating from Gibraltar, participated in Exercise WALLNUT with a Royal Navy Submarine ‘Vampire’, aimed at exercising surfaced submarine attacks.
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Martin Baltimore (FB831) allocated to 15 Squadron was involved in an accident, resulting in four fatalities.
• A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (RK890), 2 Squadron, crashed upon returning to base after a mission – damaged by enemy ground fire. (C/L)
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19 April
1932
A de Havilland DH-9 (101) was written-off following an accident. (A)
1940
A De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth (507), crashed in the area of Rietvlei. The cause was reported to be a ‘Spin at Low Level’. A passenger WO2 IHM Gordon was fatally injured in the accident. (A)
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1 /2 / Hurricane / Test Flight / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Base Defence / -
1 /8 / Hurricane / CAP / -
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• Two Hawker Hind aircraft crashed during a mid-air collision, the aircraft serials were 117 and 174. The pilot of 117, Lt CRP Fryer was fatally injured, the second aircraft’s pilot survived the accident.
• A Fairy Battle (924), was shot-down by hostile Anti-Aircraft Artillery fire during combat mission. The crew was taken Prisoner of War. (C/L)
1943
A core team of 26 Squadron flew from Freetown to their West African operating base at Takoradi, to prepare for the arrival of the remaining elements of the Squadron.
Three Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk aircraft were lost during operations:
• AK630: 2 Squadron, written-off during wheels-up at home base (landing) after being damaged by hostile ground fire. (C/L)
• AL159: 2 Squadron – written-off during landing after mission. (C/L?)
• ET1025: 5 Squadron was written-off due to damage sustained during operational mission. (C/L)
1944
A North American Harvard (7418) was involved in a fatal accident in the UItkyk area. (A)
1945
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A 28 Squadron Douglas C-47 Dakota (KN332) crashed due to bad weather whilst flying in France. Seven fatalities reported. (A)
• A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (NH-523), crashed – it belonged to 7 Squadron (C/L).
• Two Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk were written-off: FX790/11 Squadron (anti-aircraft fire damage). (C/L) and 5081, crashed at Waterkloof due to an in-flight engine fire. (A)
• A North American Harvard (7255) was involved in a fatal accident during night flying. (A)
• A Lockheed Ventura (6489) belonging to 29 Squadron crashed during take-off. (A)
• A North American P-51 Mustang Mk IIIB (FB-264) crashed after being hit by hostile ground fire. The pilot from 5 Squadron was taken Prisoner of War. Similarly a second aircraft from 5 Squadron (KH-713), a Mk IVA was shot down, the pilot was fatally wounded.
1950
Information Note: The first variant of the Vickers Viscount 700 made its maiden flight in the United Kingdom. The Air Force’s aircraft “Casteel” entered service in 1958.
1953
A North American F-86-F30 Sabre (615 “H”), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed (‘belly’ landing) on returning from an operational mission in Korea. (A)
1964
The last batch of English Electric Canberra aircraft were delivered to the South African Air Force. The aircraft were two T.Mk4 (458 and 459) and a B (I)Mk12 (456).
1932
A de Havilland DH-9 (101) was written-off following an accident. (A)
1940
A De Havilland DH82A Tiger Moth (507), crashed in the area of Rietvlei. The cause was reported to be a ‘Spin at Low Level’. A passenger WO2 IHM Gordon was fatally injured in the accident. (A)
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1 /2 / Hurricane / Test Flight / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Base Defence / -
1 /8 / Hurricane / CAP / -
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• Two Hawker Hind aircraft crashed during a mid-air collision, the aircraft serials were 117 and 174. The pilot of 117, Lt CRP Fryer was fatally injured, the second aircraft’s pilot survived the accident.
• A Fairy Battle (924), was shot-down by hostile Anti-Aircraft Artillery fire during combat mission. The crew was taken Prisoner of War. (C/L)
1943
A core team of 26 Squadron flew from Freetown to their West African operating base at Takoradi, to prepare for the arrival of the remaining elements of the Squadron.
Three Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk aircraft were lost during operations:
• AK630: 2 Squadron, written-off during wheels-up at home base (landing) after being damaged by hostile ground fire. (C/L)
• AL159: 2 Squadron – written-off during landing after mission. (C/L?)
• ET1025: 5 Squadron was written-off due to damage sustained during operational mission. (C/L)
1944
A North American Harvard (7418) was involved in a fatal accident in the UItkyk area. (A)
1945
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A 28 Squadron Douglas C-47 Dakota (KN332) crashed due to bad weather whilst flying in France. Seven fatalities reported. (A)
• A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (NH-523), crashed – it belonged to 7 Squadron (C/L).
• Two Curtiss P-40D Kittyhawk were written-off: FX790/11 Squadron (anti-aircraft fire damage). (C/L) and 5081, crashed at Waterkloof due to an in-flight engine fire. (A)
• A North American Harvard (7255) was involved in a fatal accident during night flying. (A)
• A Lockheed Ventura (6489) belonging to 29 Squadron crashed during take-off. (A)
• A North American P-51 Mustang Mk IIIB (FB-264) crashed after being hit by hostile ground fire. The pilot from 5 Squadron was taken Prisoner of War. Similarly a second aircraft from 5 Squadron (KH-713), a Mk IVA was shot down, the pilot was fatally wounded.
1950
Information Note: The first variant of the Vickers Viscount 700 made its maiden flight in the United Kingdom. The Air Force’s aircraft “Casteel” entered service in 1958.
1953
A North American F-86-F30 Sabre (615 “H”), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed (‘belly’ landing) on returning from an operational mission in Korea. (A)
1964
The last batch of English Electric Canberra aircraft were delivered to the South African Air Force. The aircraft were two T.Mk4 (458 and 459) and a B (I)Mk12 (456).
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20 April
1918
Information Note: Douglas J. Bell, a South African serving in the Royal Flying Corps Force, shot-down a German Fokker DR1, whilst flying a Sopwith Camel. This was his 19th confirmed kill.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type /Mission /Remark
1 / 5 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / -
1 / 4 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 4 /Hurricane / Ferry (I) / -
Captains Driver and Pare, both members of 1 Squadron were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Bristol Beaufort (754) crashed in the Wingfield area. (A)
• A Hawker Hartbees (838) was written-off during an accident in Kenya - no further information available.
• Two de Havilland Tiger Months (2263 and 2318), crashed during take-off from Klipfontein (Benoni area). (A)
• An Airspeed Oxford (3320) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
1943
An Airspeed Oxford crashed during force landing training, one fatality reported. (A)
1944
A Supermarine Spitfire (EN291) crashed.
1945
A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (MJ609) allocated to 7 Squadron, was written-off due to enemy ground fire damage. (C/L)
1951
A Sikorsky S-51 (A-3) crashed; this was the first helicopter to be written-off in air force service!! (A)
1952
A North American F-51 Mustang (318), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed whilst on an operational mission in Korea, fatally wounding Lt GJ Baransky. (C/L)
1983
It was reported that Operation RHUBYN reached its conclusion in Angola.
2000
The Lightning Laser Designator Pod was selected as the primary Laser Designator Pod for the Gripen.
1918
Information Note: Douglas J. Bell, a South African serving in the Royal Flying Corps Force, shot-down a German Fokker DR1, whilst flying a Sopwith Camel. This was his 19th confirmed kill.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type /Mission /Remark
1 / 5 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / -
1 / 4 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 4 /Hurricane / Ferry (I) / -
Captains Driver and Pare, both members of 1 Squadron were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Bristol Beaufort (754) crashed in the Wingfield area. (A)
• A Hawker Hartbees (838) was written-off during an accident in Kenya - no further information available.
• Two de Havilland Tiger Months (2263 and 2318), crashed during take-off from Klipfontein (Benoni area). (A)
• An Airspeed Oxford (3320) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
1943
An Airspeed Oxford crashed during force landing training, one fatality reported. (A)
1944
A Supermarine Spitfire (EN291) crashed.
1945
A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IX (MJ609) allocated to 7 Squadron, was written-off due to enemy ground fire damage. (C/L)
1951
A Sikorsky S-51 (A-3) crashed; this was the first helicopter to be written-off in air force service!! (A)
1952
A North American F-51 Mustang (318), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed whilst on an operational mission in Korea, fatally wounding Lt GJ Baransky. (C/L)
1983
It was reported that Operation RHUBYN reached its conclusion in Angola.
2000
The Lightning Laser Designator Pod was selected as the primary Laser Designator Pod for the Gripen.
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21 April
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 7 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 1 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane /Base Defence / -
3 Squadron reported the successful shooting-down of an Italian Air Force Ca-133, by a Gladiator aircraft.
A Martin Maryland (1626) allocated to 24 Squadron crashed due to engine failure in the Sudan. (A)
1942
A Hawker Hartbees (852) was written-off during an accident in Kenya - no further information available.
1943
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Hawker Hart I (376), was involved in an accident, apparently caused by engine failure during landing at Swartkop (A).
• Two Airspeed Oxfords were involved in unrelated accidents: 1908 ‘no information available’ and 1935, structural failure in flight, one fatality reported. (both A)
1944
A Martin B26 Marauder (FB431) allocated to 12 Squadron crashed during take-off. (A)
1945
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• The last loss of 24 Squadron in WWII, Marauder III HD481 “S” lost after direct hit over Ficarado fatally wounding Lt Oaks and his crew of five. (C/L)
• A Bristol Beaufighter (NV617) was written-off en-route back to its home base following a strike mission. Both crews were lost. (C/L?)
1952
A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXe (5525) crashed due to engine failure in the Vredenburg area. (A)
1953
A North American F-86-F30 Sabre (613 “G”), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed due to fuel starvation, whilst on an operational mission in Korea. (A)
1954
A North American Harvard Mk IIA (7063) was involved in a fatal accident during low-level flying in the Bethlehem area. (A)
1966
An Aerospatiale S-316 Alouette III (65) was written-off during an accident in Windhoek (South West Africa). Five fatalities reported. (A)
1992
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating Impala Mk 1) conducted show number 231 at Franschoek.
2007
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 513 at Ceres.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 7 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 1 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane /Base Defence / -
3 Squadron reported the successful shooting-down of an Italian Air Force Ca-133, by a Gladiator aircraft.
A Martin Maryland (1626) allocated to 24 Squadron crashed due to engine failure in the Sudan. (A)
1942
A Hawker Hartbees (852) was written-off during an accident in Kenya - no further information available.
1943
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Hawker Hart I (376), was involved in an accident, apparently caused by engine failure during landing at Swartkop (A).
• Two Airspeed Oxfords were involved in unrelated accidents: 1908 ‘no information available’ and 1935, structural failure in flight, one fatality reported. (both A)
1944
A Martin B26 Marauder (FB431) allocated to 12 Squadron crashed during take-off. (A)
1945
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• The last loss of 24 Squadron in WWII, Marauder III HD481 “S” lost after direct hit over Ficarado fatally wounding Lt Oaks and his crew of five. (C/L)
• A Bristol Beaufighter (NV617) was written-off en-route back to its home base following a strike mission. Both crews were lost. (C/L?)
1952
A Supermarine Spitfire Mk IXe (5525) crashed due to engine failure in the Vredenburg area. (A)
1953
A North American F-86-F30 Sabre (613 “G”), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed due to fuel starvation, whilst on an operational mission in Korea. (A)
1954
A North American Harvard Mk IIA (7063) was involved in a fatal accident during low-level flying in the Bethlehem area. (A)
1966
An Aerospatiale S-316 Alouette III (65) was written-off during an accident in Windhoek (South West Africa). Five fatalities reported. (A)
1992
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating Impala Mk 1) conducted show number 231 at Franschoek.
2007
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 513 at Ceres.
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22 April
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn - Sorties -Aircraft Type - Mission - Remark
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Base Defence / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / -
1 / 6 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Ferry (I) / -
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Fairy Battle (976) reportedly crashed.
• A Miles Master (1448) crashed during landing at Knysna. (A)
1943
Aircraft of 7 Wing shot down 30 x ME-323 transport aircraft.
A Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (AK871) was shot-down; the pilot was taken Prisoner of War. (C/L)
1954
A North American Harvard (7701) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
1973
The first MB-326KC (Impala Mk 2) serial 1000 was delivered to the South African Air Force.
1983
1 and 3 Squadron returned to their home bases in South Africa, following an operational deployment to the Operational Area.
1986
Reports indicate that the first batch of Mirage 5/Kfir TC-7 aircraft arrived at Atlas (Johannesburg International Airport). These aircraft became Cheetah B (serial 858 and 859).
2006
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 483 and 484 at the Ermelo Airshow.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn - Sorties -Aircraft Type - Mission - Remark
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Base Defence / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Ferry (O) / -
1 / 6 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Ferry (I) / -
1942
The following aircraft losses were reported:
• A Fairy Battle (976) reportedly crashed.
• A Miles Master (1448) crashed during landing at Knysna. (A)
1943
Aircraft of 7 Wing shot down 30 x ME-323 transport aircraft.
A Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (AK871) was shot-down; the pilot was taken Prisoner of War. (C/L)
1954
A North American Harvard (7701) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
1973
The first MB-326KC (Impala Mk 2) serial 1000 was delivered to the South African Air Force.
1983
1 and 3 Squadron returned to their home bases in South Africa, following an operational deployment to the Operational Area.
1986
Reports indicate that the first batch of Mirage 5/Kfir TC-7 aircraft arrived at Atlas (Johannesburg International Airport). These aircraft became Cheetah B (serial 858 and 859).
2006
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 483 and 484 at the Ermelo Airshow.
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23 April
1918
Information Note: Andrew Beauchmap-Proctor, a South African pilot flying a SE-5A, whilst serving in the Royal Flying Corp (World War 1), shot-down a German Fokker DR1. This was his 10th conformed kill.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Intercept / Unsuccessful
1944
A Lockheed Ventura (JT812) allocated to 17 Squadron, crashed due to multiple engine failure. (A)
1945
22 Squadron (based at Gibraltar), successfully conducted a ‘Contra-Ban’ Interdiction sortie, aimed at interdicting a ship, ‘M/V SAC8’ at position 35:31 North 06:48 West.
A North American P-51 Mustang Mk IVA (KH-610) was reported missing during an operational mission; the pilot was a member of 5
Squadron. (C/L)
1992
An Aerospatiale S-316 Alouette III (623), presumably allocated to 17 Squadron crashed in the Vereeniging area. (A)
1993
An Impala Mk 1 (535), presumably allocated to 8 Squadron, crashed in the Botsabelo area. (A)
2005
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 461 and 462 at Kroonstad
1918
Information Note: Andrew Beauchmap-Proctor, a South African pilot flying a SE-5A, whilst serving in the Royal Flying Corp (World War 1), shot-down a German Fokker DR1. This was his 10th conformed kill.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Intercept / Unsuccessful
1944
A Lockheed Ventura (JT812) allocated to 17 Squadron, crashed due to multiple engine failure. (A)
1945
22 Squadron (based at Gibraltar), successfully conducted a ‘Contra-Ban’ Interdiction sortie, aimed at interdicting a ship, ‘M/V SAC8’ at position 35:31 North 06:48 West.
A North American P-51 Mustang Mk IVA (KH-610) was reported missing during an operational mission; the pilot was a member of 5
Squadron. (C/L)
1992
An Aerospatiale S-316 Alouette III (623), presumably allocated to 17 Squadron crashed in the Vereeniging area. (A)
1993
An Impala Mk 1 (535), presumably allocated to 8 Squadron, crashed in the Botsabelo area. (A)
2005
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team (operating PC-7 Mk II) conducted show number 461 and 462 at Kroonstad
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