14 May
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 5 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1942
An Avro Anson (1119) crashed during bad weather in the Cape Town area. (A/I).
A Hawker Hind (178) crashed during bad weather conditions whilst on a night sortie, fatally injuring the crew, 2nd Lt N Jacobs and A/P JL Acheterberg. (A/I)
1944
A 4 Squadron Supermarine Spitfire (MJ727) was shot down during a interdiction mission, fatally wounding the pilot. (C/L)
1946
The first jet fighter to take to the skies in South Africa, was a Meteor III, that had been assembled at Ysterplaat.
1976
Four Mirage IIIR/R2Zs deployed from 2 Squadron to conduct tactical photo-reconnaissance missions over Angola, their route: Waterkloof – Grootfontein – Ondangwa.
1982
1 Squadron arrived at Air Force base Ondangwa to commence standby and/or operations over Southern Angola.
1988
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Margate; this was show number 147.
1991
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Langebaanweg; this was show number 194.
1994
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Margate; this was show number 281 and 282.
2006
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating PC-7 Mk II aircraft, performed at Rand Airport; this was show number 485.
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15 May
1918
Information Note: Samuel Kinkead, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Naval Air Service & Royal Air Force (flying a Sopwith Camel during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 22nd and 23rd confirmed air-to-air victories.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 9 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 4 / Unknown / Interdiction / -
Within days of the surrender of Asmara 1 Squadron moved to Egypt, arriving just in time to take part in Operation Brevity (15 May 1941), the first attempt to lift the siege of Tobruk . This short-lived Allied offensive was ended by a German counter-attack.
1942
A Miles Master (2802) crashed during an attempted forced landing. (A/I)
1944
An Airspeed Oxford (3337) crashed when the undercarriage collapsed during landing. (A/I)
1945
A Hawker Hurricane (5322) executed a forced landing on a beach after encountering engine failure. (A/I)
22 Squadron’s Lacenia Detachment (operating Ventura), closed and moved to its home base at Gibraltar.
1951
An north American F-51 Mustang (330), allocated to 2 Squadron, crashed during take-off from the K-16 airfield in Korea, fatally injuring Lt MH Rorke. (A/I)
1970
An Atlas C-4M Kudu (960) write-off in Schmidtsdrif area. This was the 1st C4M built.
1975
Whilst on an operational deployment, a 24 Squadron Buccaneer (418) crashed in the Grootfontein area after a mid-air collision with another Buccaneer (426). Buccaneer ‘426’ made a safe landing at Air Force Base Grootfontein (SWA/Namibia). The aircraft was part of a formation of four, which flew from Waterkloof as a show-off force. (A/I)
1981
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Bloemfontein; this was show number 54.
1982
1 Squadron and 3 Squadron conducted the following missions:
- Interdiction (8 x Mirage F-1AZ and 4 x Mirage F-1CZ): Target ‘SWAPO Log at Cassinga).
- Interdiction (9x Mirage F-1AZ), the target was reported to have been Mulondo.
24 Squadron conducted an airfield interdiction mission with three aircraft, striking the Jamba airfield.
1987
Information Note (Border War). The General Officer Commanding – South West Africa Territory Force, issued an instruction to Sector 20 to commence contingency planning for operations against FAPLA in the 6th Military Region, or should it not prove necessary, conduct operations against SWAPO in the 5th Military Region, to exploit FAPLA’s preoccupation with UNITA.
1918
Information Note: Samuel Kinkead, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Naval Air Service & Royal Air Force (flying a Sopwith Camel during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 22nd and 23rd confirmed air-to-air victories.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 9 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 4 / Unknown / Interdiction / -
Within days of the surrender of Asmara 1 Squadron moved to Egypt, arriving just in time to take part in Operation Brevity (15 May 1941), the first attempt to lift the siege of Tobruk . This short-lived Allied offensive was ended by a German counter-attack.
1942
A Miles Master (2802) crashed during an attempted forced landing. (A/I)
1944
An Airspeed Oxford (3337) crashed when the undercarriage collapsed during landing. (A/I)
1945
A Hawker Hurricane (5322) executed a forced landing on a beach after encountering engine failure. (A/I)
22 Squadron’s Lacenia Detachment (operating Ventura), closed and moved to its home base at Gibraltar.
1951
An north American F-51 Mustang (330), allocated to 2 Squadron, crashed during take-off from the K-16 airfield in Korea, fatally injuring Lt MH Rorke. (A/I)
1970
An Atlas C-4M Kudu (960) write-off in Schmidtsdrif area. This was the 1st C4M built.
1975
Whilst on an operational deployment, a 24 Squadron Buccaneer (418) crashed in the Grootfontein area after a mid-air collision with another Buccaneer (426). Buccaneer ‘426’ made a safe landing at Air Force Base Grootfontein (SWA/Namibia). The aircraft was part of a formation of four, which flew from Waterkloof as a show-off force. (A/I)
1981
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Bloemfontein; this was show number 54.
1982
1 Squadron and 3 Squadron conducted the following missions:
- Interdiction (8 x Mirage F-1AZ and 4 x Mirage F-1CZ): Target ‘SWAPO Log at Cassinga).
- Interdiction (9x Mirage F-1AZ), the target was reported to have been Mulondo.
24 Squadron conducted an airfield interdiction mission with three aircraft, striking the Jamba airfield.
1987
Information Note (Border War). The General Officer Commanding – South West Africa Territory Force, issued an instruction to Sector 20 to commence contingency planning for operations against FAPLA in the 6th Military Region, or should it not prove necessary, conduct operations against SWAPO in the 5th Military Region, to exploit FAPLA’s preoccupation with UNITA.
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16 May
1918
Information Note (World War 1). Horace D. Barton, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German Fokker DR I, this was his 4th air-to-air victory.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 8 / Hurricane / Armed Recce
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Scramble & Intercept / See claims and below
1 / 1 / Hurricane / ‘C-SAR’ / See below.
1 Squadron scored their 1st kill when Lt Talbolt shot down a Ju-87 (Western Desert).
A Hawker Hart I (393) was involved in an accident, fatally injuring both crew members. (A/I)
1 Squadron’s Captains Quirk and Burger were out strafing M/T and light tanks near Acroma. Burger’s Hurricane was hit by AA fire and he belly-landed a mile west of the town. Quirk circled overhead and saw his colleague set fire to the Hurricane. He also saw German troops approaching and decided to land nearby in an attempt to rescue Burger. Both men squeezed into the cockpit with Burger sitting on Quirk’s lap, the latter having discarded his parachute pack. The heavily-laden Hurricane shredded its tail wheel as it become airborne but Quirk made a creditable landing at Sidi Haneish, and was awarded an immediate DSO for this action.
1944
A Supermarine Spitfire (MJ123 belonging to 7 Squadron crashed during an operational sortie, the pilot was captured and taken Prisoner
of War. (C/L)
1945
A Hawker Hurricane (5263) crashed when the pilot retracted the undercarriage too soon during take-off. (A/I)
22 Squadron’s Venturas continued executing missions for ‘operation GREEN’; the search fro surrendered German U-Boats. Two mission were flown daily.
1957
Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3 (1716 “J”) officially accepted by the South African Air Force, in 35 Squadron markings
Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3 (1717 “O”) officially accepted by the South African Air Force, in 35 Squadron colours.
1981
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Cape Town; this was show number 55.
1982
Eight Mirage F-1AZ and four Mirage F-1CZ attacked infrastructure at Cahama (most-likely Air Defence equipment), during this mission, the South African Air Force encountered fire from the ZSU-23/4 Shilka for the first time!!
1992
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Bloemfontein; this was show number 233 and 234.
1918
Information Note (World War 1). Horace D. Barton, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German Fokker DR I, this was his 4th air-to-air victory.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 8 / Hurricane / Armed Recce
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Scramble & Intercept / See claims and below
1 / 1 / Hurricane / ‘C-SAR’ / See below.
1 Squadron scored their 1st kill when Lt Talbolt shot down a Ju-87 (Western Desert).
A Hawker Hart I (393) was involved in an accident, fatally injuring both crew members. (A/I)
1 Squadron’s Captains Quirk and Burger were out strafing M/T and light tanks near Acroma. Burger’s Hurricane was hit by AA fire and he belly-landed a mile west of the town. Quirk circled overhead and saw his colleague set fire to the Hurricane. He also saw German troops approaching and decided to land nearby in an attempt to rescue Burger. Both men squeezed into the cockpit with Burger sitting on Quirk’s lap, the latter having discarded his parachute pack. The heavily-laden Hurricane shredded its tail wheel as it become airborne but Quirk made a creditable landing at Sidi Haneish, and was awarded an immediate DSO for this action.
1944
A Supermarine Spitfire (MJ123 belonging to 7 Squadron crashed during an operational sortie, the pilot was captured and taken Prisoner
of War. (C/L)
1945
A Hawker Hurricane (5263) crashed when the pilot retracted the undercarriage too soon during take-off. (A/I)
22 Squadron’s Venturas continued executing missions for ‘operation GREEN’; the search fro surrendered German U-Boats. Two mission were flown daily.
1957
Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3 (1716 “J”) officially accepted by the South African Air Force, in 35 Squadron markings
Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3 (1717 “O”) officially accepted by the South African Air Force, in 35 Squadron colours.
1981
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Cape Town; this was show number 55.
1982
Eight Mirage F-1AZ and four Mirage F-1CZ attacked infrastructure at Cahama (most-likely Air Defence equipment), during this mission, the South African Air Force encountered fire from the ZSU-23/4 Shilka for the first time!!
1992
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Bloemfontein; this was show number 233 and 234.
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17 May
1918
Information Note: Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (flying a SE.5A during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 13th confirmed air-to-air victory.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 9 / Hurricane / Armed Recce / -
1943
1 Squadron deployed to Ben Garden North.
Two North American T.6 Harvard aircraft (7092 and 7119) were involved in a mid-air collision. (A/I)
1944
A Vickers Wellington (HZ523), allocated to 26 Squadron crashed.
A de Havilland A DH.82 (2372), was involved in a fatal accident after take-off. (A/I)
An Avro Anson (4347) crashed due to engine failure – approach to airfield. (A/I)
Two Supermarine Spitfires (MJ984 and MJ692) allocated to 4 Squadron, crashed, both crew reported as ‘fatalities’.
1994
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Pretoria; this was show number 283 and 284
1918
Information Note: Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (flying a SE.5A during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 13th confirmed air-to-air victory.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 / 9 / Hurricane / Armed Recce / -
1943
1 Squadron deployed to Ben Garden North.
Two North American T.6 Harvard aircraft (7092 and 7119) were involved in a mid-air collision. (A/I)
1944
A Vickers Wellington (HZ523), allocated to 26 Squadron crashed.
A de Havilland A DH.82 (2372), was involved in a fatal accident after take-off. (A/I)
An Avro Anson (4347) crashed due to engine failure – approach to airfield. (A/I)
Two Supermarine Spitfires (MJ984 and MJ692) allocated to 4 Squadron, crashed, both crew reported as ‘fatalities’.
1994
The Silver Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Pretoria; this was show number 283 and 284
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18 May
1918
Information Note: Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (flying a SE.5A during World War 1), successfully shot down five German Albatros DV, this was his confirmed 14th to 18th air-to-air victories.
1936
The first locally re-assembled Hawker Fury made its maiden flight in South African skies; the aircraft were assembled in Wynberg after being shipped to Cape Town via ship to SA from the United Kingdom.
1940
12 Squadron was equipped with 10 x JU-86Z.
1941
Information Note: Italian forces at Amba Algali agreed to surrender to allied forces (WWII East Africa Campaign).
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 2 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 Squadron was allocated a Hawker Hind for ‘communication/liaison;’ flight purposes.
1942
A Fairey Battle (945) was involved in an accident.
A Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (FX779) allocated to 5 Squadron crashed during an operational mission, reportedly the pilot became a Prisoner of War. (C/L)
1945
A Martin Marauder (HD593) allocated to 30 Squadron, crashed when the nose wheel broke-off and a bomb exploded.
1967
A Cessna C-185D (741) crashed and subsequently written-off due to the incident. (A/I)
1976
The Dassault Mirage III’s which had deployed (14th) returned to Waterkloof, following a short operational deployment to the ‘Red Area’.
1978
Two of 24 Squadron’s Buccaneer aircraft became the first ‘heavy’ aircraft to land at Air Force Base Hoedspruit. One aircraft had General Rogers as a passenger.
1984
A Super Frelon belonging to 30 Squadron (Ysterplaat) landed on the SAS Tafelberg for the first time, following the vessels ‘retrofit’
1992
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Margate; this was show number 92.
2001
The Boeing Business Jet (BBJ-737) aircraft was selected as the new Presidential aircraft.
1918
Information Note: Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (flying a SE.5A during World War 1), successfully shot down five German Albatros DV, this was his confirmed 14th to 18th air-to-air victories.
1936
The first locally re-assembled Hawker Fury made its maiden flight in South African skies; the aircraft were assembled in Wynberg after being shipped to Cape Town via ship to SA from the United Kingdom.
1940
12 Squadron was equipped with 10 x JU-86Z.
1941
Information Note: Italian forces at Amba Algali agreed to surrender to allied forces (WWII East Africa Campaign).
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 2 / Hurricane / CAP / -
1 Squadron was allocated a Hawker Hind for ‘communication/liaison;’ flight purposes.
1942
A Fairey Battle (945) was involved in an accident.
A Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (FX779) allocated to 5 Squadron crashed during an operational mission, reportedly the pilot became a Prisoner of War. (C/L)
1945
A Martin Marauder (HD593) allocated to 30 Squadron, crashed when the nose wheel broke-off and a bomb exploded.
1967
A Cessna C-185D (741) crashed and subsequently written-off due to the incident. (A/I)
1976
The Dassault Mirage III’s which had deployed (14th) returned to Waterkloof, following a short operational deployment to the ‘Red Area’.
1978
Two of 24 Squadron’s Buccaneer aircraft became the first ‘heavy’ aircraft to land at Air Force Base Hoedspruit. One aircraft had General Rogers as a passenger.
1984
A Super Frelon belonging to 30 Squadron (Ysterplaat) landed on the SAS Tafelberg for the first time, following the vessels ‘retrofit’
1992
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Margate; this was show number 92.
2001
The Boeing Business Jet (BBJ-737) aircraft was selected as the new Presidential aircraft.
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19 May
1940
1 Squadron departed from Zwartkop to Nairobi with 22 Hartbees aircraft, heralding their entry into the WWII campaign in East Africa.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1942
A Curtiss P-75 Mohawk (2539) crashed during a downwind landing. (A)
1943
A Miles Master (2802) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
A Hawker Fury (223) reportedly crashed in the Eerste Rivier area. (A)
1944
A de Havilland Tiger Moth (4660), was involved in an accident after take-off (fatal accident).
A Supermarine Spitfire allocated to 4 Squadron was reported to have crashed.
1950
1 Squadron received a batch of ten de Havilland Vampire aircraft at Air Force Base Waterkloof.
1953
A North American F-86F-30 Sabre (619 “M”), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed during an operational mission in Korea. (C/L)
1982
An Impala Mk II (1023) was involved in an accident in the Brits area. (A)
1986
3 Squadron had a short deployment to M’Pacha. The aim was to conduct a fighter escort mission for a flight of Canberras tasked to conduct interdiction missions against selected enemy targets. All aircraft returned to Waterkloof the same day as their arrival.
1940
1 Squadron departed from Zwartkop to Nairobi with 22 Hartbees aircraft, heralding their entry into the WWII campaign in East Africa.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 2 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1942
A Curtiss P-75 Mohawk (2539) crashed during a downwind landing. (A)
1943
A Miles Master (2802) was involved in a fatal accident. (A)
A Hawker Fury (223) reportedly crashed in the Eerste Rivier area. (A)
1944
A de Havilland Tiger Moth (4660), was involved in an accident after take-off (fatal accident).
A Supermarine Spitfire allocated to 4 Squadron was reported to have crashed.
1950
1 Squadron received a batch of ten de Havilland Vampire aircraft at Air Force Base Waterkloof.
1953
A North American F-86F-30 Sabre (619 “M”), allocated to 2 Squadron crashed during an operational mission in Korea. (C/L)
1982
An Impala Mk II (1023) was involved in an accident in the Brits area. (A)
1986
3 Squadron had a short deployment to M’Pacha. The aim was to conduct a fighter escort mission for a flight of Canberras tasked to conduct interdiction missions against selected enemy targets. All aircraft returned to Waterkloof the same day as their arrival.
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20 May
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 1 /Hurricane / Test Flight / -
Captain Quirk, a 1 Squadron pilot was awarded a DSO.
1942
A Curtiss P-75 Mohawk (2503) suffered engine failure and executed a forced landing. (A)
1944
44 Squadron’s pilots soloed for the 1st time on the Dakotas allocated a month prior.
1970
An Impala Mk 1 (512), presumably allocated to Flying Training School Langebaanweg, crashed in the Langebaanweg area, fatally injuring Maj GH van Dyk and Capt PS Weyers.
1983
The African National Congress’ military wing, set off a car-bomb outside Air Force Headquarters (Church Street), Pretoria.
1986
A Cessna C-185E (745), was presumably written-off, when it flipped-over during the landing phase of the mission.
2005
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating PC-7 Mk II aircraft, performed at Polokwane; this was show number 463.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 1 /Hurricane / Test Flight / -
Captain Quirk, a 1 Squadron pilot was awarded a DSO.
1942
A Curtiss P-75 Mohawk (2503) suffered engine failure and executed a forced landing. (A)
1944
44 Squadron’s pilots soloed for the 1st time on the Dakotas allocated a month prior.
1970
An Impala Mk 1 (512), presumably allocated to Flying Training School Langebaanweg, crashed in the Langebaanweg area, fatally injuring Maj GH van Dyk and Capt PS Weyers.
1983
The African National Congress’ military wing, set off a car-bomb outside Air Force Headquarters (Church Street), Pretoria.
1986
A Cessna C-185E (745), was presumably written-off, when it flipped-over during the landing phase of the mission.
2005
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating PC-7 Mk II aircraft, performed at Polokwane; this was show number 463.
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21 May
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Armed Recce / -
1942
Two Avro Ansons (3227 and 3214) were involved in an accident. (A/I)
1947
Three North American North American T.6 Harvards (7299, 7581 and 7584) crashed in unrelated accidents.
1956
Two North American T.6 Harvard (7276 and 7377) crashed. ‘7276’ reportedly flew into the runway at Port Elizabeth during an instrument approach. ‘7377’ apparently hit trees during a low-level training mission.
1957
The first Shackleton MR.3 delivery took-place when an Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3 (1717 “O”) ferried to RAF St Mawgan for ‘work-up’ exercises.
1987
Information Note (Border War). Meetings between the SADF and UNITA continued to discuss the military situation in the 3rd and 6th Military Region (Angola).
1997
An S-316 Alouette III (68) crashed in the Kaapmuiden area. (A/I)
2005
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating PC-7 Mk II aircraft, performed at Polokwane; this was show number 464 and 465.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Armed Recce / -
1942
Two Avro Ansons (3227 and 3214) were involved in an accident. (A/I)
1947
Three North American North American T.6 Harvards (7299, 7581 and 7584) crashed in unrelated accidents.
1956
Two North American T.6 Harvard (7276 and 7377) crashed. ‘7276’ reportedly flew into the runway at Port Elizabeth during an instrument approach. ‘7377’ apparently hit trees during a low-level training mission.
1957
The first Shackleton MR.3 delivery took-place when an Avro Shackleton MR Mk 3 (1717 “O”) ferried to RAF St Mawgan for ‘work-up’ exercises.
1987
Information Note (Border War). Meetings between the SADF and UNITA continued to discuss the military situation in the 3rd and 6th Military Region (Angola).
1997
An S-316 Alouette III (68) crashed in the Kaapmuiden area. (A/I)
2005
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating PC-7 Mk II aircraft, performed at Polokwane; this was show number 464 and 465.
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22 May
1918
Information Note: W.L. Jordan, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Naval Air Service & Royal Air Force (flying a Sopwith Camel during World War 1), successfully shot down a German aircraft, this was his 23rd confirmed air-to-air victory.
1940
12 Squadron departed from South Africa with Ju-86s to participate in the East African Campaign.
1 Squadron ferried four Hurricane Mk1 (271, 273, 274 and 277) from Waterkloof to Nairobi (Kenya). The aircraft arrived in theater on this day to start operations against the Italian forces in Abyssinia.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn /Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 5 / Hurricane /Ferry / -
1942
A De Havilland Tiger Month (2350), crashed during a training mission in the Witbank area. (A/I)
1943
Two Hawker Hurricanes (HV-721 and HV-785) allocated to 7 Squadron were involved in fatal crashes.
1944
A Supermarine Spitfire (MJ738) allocated to 4 Squadron crashed.
1983
Operation SKERWE took place – retaliatory strike on various “ANC’ targets in the Maputo (Mozambique) area following the Church Street Bomb Blast.
1985
A Mirage IIID2Z (848), 85 Combat Flying School “Mirage Flight” crashed in the Pietersburg area (possibly in vicinity of Roodewal Range), fatally injuring, Maj JP Wessels. (A)
1987
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at the Military Academy; this was show number 115.
1918
Information Note: W.L. Jordan, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Naval Air Service & Royal Air Force (flying a Sopwith Camel during World War 1), successfully shot down a German aircraft, this was his 23rd confirmed air-to-air victory.
1940
12 Squadron departed from South Africa with Ju-86s to participate in the East African Campaign.
1 Squadron ferried four Hurricane Mk1 (271, 273, 274 and 277) from Waterkloof to Nairobi (Kenya). The aircraft arrived in theater on this day to start operations against the Italian forces in Abyssinia.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn /Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 5 / Hurricane /Ferry / -
1942
A De Havilland Tiger Month (2350), crashed during a training mission in the Witbank area. (A/I)
1943
Two Hawker Hurricanes (HV-721 and HV-785) allocated to 7 Squadron were involved in fatal crashes.
1944
A Supermarine Spitfire (MJ738) allocated to 4 Squadron crashed.
1983
Operation SKERWE took place – retaliatory strike on various “ANC’ targets in the Maputo (Mozambique) area following the Church Street Bomb Blast.
1985
A Mirage IIID2Z (848), 85 Combat Flying School “Mirage Flight” crashed in the Pietersburg area (possibly in vicinity of Roodewal Range), fatally injuring, Maj JP Wessels. (A)
1987
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Re: SAAF: January 1920 to Present
23 May
1918
Information Note: W.L. Jordan, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Naval Air Service & Royal Air Force (flying a Sopwith Camel during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Fokker DR1, this was his 24th confirmed air-to-air victory.
Information Note: Samuel Kinkead, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Naval Air Service & Royal Air Force (flying a Sopwith Camel during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 24th confirmed air-to-air victory.
1940
22 Hawker Hartbees aircraft (1 Squadron) arrived in Nairobi - these aircraft had left South Africa on 19 May 1940.
A Hawker Hart I (331), was involved in an accident in the Kimberly area, fatally injuring 2 Lt PJ Warden, the second crew member survived the accident. (A/I)
1944
Two Airspeed Oxfords (3534 and 3311) crashed, one fatality had been reported. (A/I)
1945
A Bristol Beaufighter (NV333) crashed, two fatalities were reported.
1969
A C47A Dakota (6803) was written-off due to an accident. (A/I)
1983
Impala’s attacked targets in Maputo, following the Church Street bomb blast.
2000
The South African Air Force announced the requirement for a new Presidential aircraft.
1918
Information Note: W.L. Jordan, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Naval Air Service & Royal Air Force (flying a Sopwith Camel during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Fokker DR1, this was his 24th confirmed air-to-air victory.
Information Note: Samuel Kinkead, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Naval Air Service & Royal Air Force (flying a Sopwith Camel during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 24th confirmed air-to-air victory.
1940
22 Hawker Hartbees aircraft (1 Squadron) arrived in Nairobi - these aircraft had left South Africa on 19 May 1940.
A Hawker Hart I (331), was involved in an accident in the Kimberly area, fatally injuring 2 Lt PJ Warden, the second crew member survived the accident. (A/I)
1944
Two Airspeed Oxfords (3534 and 3311) crashed, one fatality had been reported. (A/I)
1945
A Bristol Beaufighter (NV333) crashed, two fatalities were reported.
1969
A C47A Dakota (6803) was written-off due to an accident. (A/I)
1983
Impala’s attacked targets in Maputo, following the Church Street bomb blast.
2000
The South African Air Force announced the requirement for a new Presidential aircraft.
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Re: SAAF: January 1920 to Present
24 May
1941
Information Note: Italian forces at Addis Ababa agreed to surrender to allied forces (WWII East Africa Campaign).
A Hawker Hurricane Mk 1 (290) was written-off after being destroyed by an explosive trap!
1942
5 Squadron reported the loss of two Curtiss Tomahawks: AN240 and AN247 when one of these aircraft taxied into the other on the ground. (A/I)
1943
An Airspeed Oxford (3530) crashed during a low-level accident - , two fatalities were reported. (A/I)
A de Havilland DH-82 (2339) was involved in an accident at low-level in the Vlakfontein Area. (A/I)
1944
A 1 Squadron Supermarine Spitfire (JG617) crashed due to an engine fire in flight. (A/I)
1947
An Avro Anson (4562) crashed when a tyre burst on take-off. (A/I)
1955
A North American T.6 Harvard (7691) was involved in a fatal low-level training accident. (A/I)
1981
A Douglas C47 Dakota (6878) was destroyed during a hanger fire. (A/I)
2006
The first two Hawk Mk-120’s (251 and 252) were handed over to 85 Combat Flying School.
1941
Information Note: Italian forces at Addis Ababa agreed to surrender to allied forces (WWII East Africa Campaign).
A Hawker Hurricane Mk 1 (290) was written-off after being destroyed by an explosive trap!
1942
5 Squadron reported the loss of two Curtiss Tomahawks: AN240 and AN247 when one of these aircraft taxied into the other on the ground. (A/I)
1943
An Airspeed Oxford (3530) crashed during a low-level accident - , two fatalities were reported. (A/I)
A de Havilland DH-82 (2339) was involved in an accident at low-level in the Vlakfontein Area. (A/I)
1944
A 1 Squadron Supermarine Spitfire (JG617) crashed due to an engine fire in flight. (A/I)
1947
An Avro Anson (4562) crashed when a tyre burst on take-off. (A/I)
1955
A North American T.6 Harvard (7691) was involved in a fatal low-level training accident. (A/I)
1981
A Douglas C47 Dakota (6878) was destroyed during a hanger fire. (A/I)
2006
The first two Hawk Mk-120’s (251 and 252) were handed over to 85 Combat Flying School.
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Re: SAAF: January 1920 to Present
25 May
1941
A Martin Maryland (1608/AH304) crashed during landing.
1942
A Curtiss P-75 Mohawk (2501) crashed during take-off.
A Hawker Hurricane allocated to 1 Squadron reportedly crashed.
1943
A Douglas Boston Mk III (Z2257) allocated to 24 Squadron was shot down by hostile aircraft.
A Hawker Hartbees (851) was written-off during an accident. This aircraft is currently on display at the SA War Museum.
1944
A Supermarine Spitfire (MJ688); allocated to 2 Squadron was involved in a fatal accident.
1945
Two unrelated North American T.6 Harvard (7076 and 7484) crashed. Two fatalities were reported.
1956
Two North American T.6 Harvard (7645 and 7675), crashed - one fatality per aircraft reported.
1980
The SADF Launched Operation SCEPTIC (till 30 June), with South African Air Force support, during which only one Alouette III was lost during the operation. SCEPTIC was the largest Mechanized Infantry operation launched by SA forces since WWII. The objective was to destroy the SWAPO/PLAN Command and Control Centre/HQ at Chifufua.
2001
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating PC-7 Mk II aircraft, performed at Nelspruit; this was show number 377.
1941
A Martin Maryland (1608/AH304) crashed during landing.
1942
A Curtiss P-75 Mohawk (2501) crashed during take-off.
A Hawker Hurricane allocated to 1 Squadron reportedly crashed.
1943
A Douglas Boston Mk III (Z2257) allocated to 24 Squadron was shot down by hostile aircraft.
A Hawker Hartbees (851) was written-off during an accident. This aircraft is currently on display at the SA War Museum.
1944
A Supermarine Spitfire (MJ688); allocated to 2 Squadron was involved in a fatal accident.
1945
Two unrelated North American T.6 Harvard (7076 and 7484) crashed. Two fatalities were reported.
1956
Two North American T.6 Harvard (7645 and 7675), crashed - one fatality per aircraft reported.
1980
The SADF Launched Operation SCEPTIC (till 30 June), with South African Air Force support, during which only one Alouette III was lost during the operation. SCEPTIC was the largest Mechanized Infantry operation launched by SA forces since WWII. The objective was to destroy the SWAPO/PLAN Command and Control Centre/HQ at Chifufua.
2001
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating PC-7 Mk II aircraft, performed at Nelspruit; this was show number 377.
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Re: SAAF: January 1920 to Present
27 May
1918
Information Note: Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (flying a SE.5A during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 19th confirmed air-to-air victory.
Information Note: Douglas J. Bell, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (World War 1), flying a Sopwith Camel, shot down a German aircraft, claiming his 20th and last air-to-air victory.
Information Note (World War 1). Charles G. Ross, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German DFW-C, this was his 2nd air-to-air victory.
1940
The CFS (Central Flying School) moved to Tempe airfield.
1941
Operational Missions – Official War Diary Reports
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1942
Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (AK-904 and AL-132); two fatalities; 2 Squadron.
Curtiss Tomahawk (AN-263), 5 Squadron
1944
1 Squadron recorded their last ‘air combat mission’ for World War II, during which the unit engaged Luftwaffe aircraft and successfully shot down 2 x FW-190 and 2 x Me-109!
Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (FX629, FX665 and FX769), 5 Squadron; 2 fatalities reported.
1945
40 Squadron deployed its Supermarine Spitfires to Mordendorf Airfield (Austria). This deployment heralded the 1st time a SAAF Squadron crossed the Italian/Austrian border into German occupied territory.
1950
North American T.6 Harvard (7058), one fatality reported.
1982
A Buccaneer (413) whilst deployed on a routine training exercise at Pietersburg, retuned form a mission, when the brakes failed causing the aircraft to collide with four Impala aircraft on the flight line. All five aircraft were destroyed in the ensuing ground fire.
1989
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Mmbatho; this was show number 161 and 162.
2000
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating PC-7 Mk II aircraft, performed at Nelspruit; this was show number 363 and 364.
1918
Information Note: Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (flying a SE.5A during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 19th confirmed air-to-air victory.
Information Note: Douglas J. Bell, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (World War 1), flying a Sopwith Camel, shot down a German aircraft, claiming his 20th and last air-to-air victory.
Information Note (World War 1). Charles G. Ross, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German DFW-C, this was his 2nd air-to-air victory.
1940
The CFS (Central Flying School) moved to Tempe airfield.
1941
Operational Missions – Official War Diary Reports
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1942
Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (AK-904 and AL-132); two fatalities; 2 Squadron.
Curtiss Tomahawk (AN-263), 5 Squadron
1944
1 Squadron recorded their last ‘air combat mission’ for World War II, during which the unit engaged Luftwaffe aircraft and successfully shot down 2 x FW-190 and 2 x Me-109!
Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (FX629, FX665 and FX769), 5 Squadron; 2 fatalities reported.
1945
40 Squadron deployed its Supermarine Spitfires to Mordendorf Airfield (Austria). This deployment heralded the 1st time a SAAF Squadron crossed the Italian/Austrian border into German occupied territory.
1950
North American T.6 Harvard (7058), one fatality reported.
1982
A Buccaneer (413) whilst deployed on a routine training exercise at Pietersburg, retuned form a mission, when the brakes failed causing the aircraft to collide with four Impala aircraft on the flight line. All five aircraft were destroyed in the ensuing ground fire.
1989
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Mmbatho; this was show number 161 and 162.
2000
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating PC-7 Mk II aircraft, performed at Nelspruit; this was show number 363 and 364.
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Re: SAAF: January 1920 to Present
28 May
1918
Information Note (World War 1). Charles G. Ross, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German DFW-C, this was his 3rd air-to-air victory.
Information Note (World War 1). Arthur E. Reed, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German Pfalz D III, this was his 1st air-to-air victory.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1 / 6 / Hurricane / Search & Rescue / Missing Blenheim
A Hawker Hurricane (278), was reportedly lost after being shot down and crash landed approximately 7nm SW of Sceiboca, the pilot survived. It is not known whether it was downed by ground/air fire.
1942
2 Squadron reported the loss of a Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (AK747) after encountering hostile ground fire and its subsequent crash landing.
5 Squadron reported the loss of a Curtiss Tomahawk (AN263) which had been shot down. (C/L)
1943
A Miles Master (2983) crashed during tae-off at night after reportedly having hit a wind-sock.
1944
1 Squadron reported the loss of a Spitfire (MA247) – it was abandoned in-flight after undercarriage failure (possibly to extend).
1957
A Taylorcraft AOP (5407) reportedly crashed.
1918
Information Note (World War 1). Charles G. Ross, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German DFW-C, this was his 3rd air-to-air victory.
Information Note (World War 1). Arthur E. Reed, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German Pfalz D III, this was his 1st air-to-air victory.
1941
Operational Missions
Sqn / Sorties / Aircraft Type / Mission / Remark
1 / 4 / Hurricane / Ferry / -
1 / 6 / Hurricane / Search & Rescue / Missing Blenheim
A Hawker Hurricane (278), was reportedly lost after being shot down and crash landed approximately 7nm SW of Sceiboca, the pilot survived. It is not known whether it was downed by ground/air fire.
1942
2 Squadron reported the loss of a Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (AK747) after encountering hostile ground fire and its subsequent crash landing.
5 Squadron reported the loss of a Curtiss Tomahawk (AN263) which had been shot down. (C/L)
1943
A Miles Master (2983) crashed during tae-off at night after reportedly having hit a wind-sock.
1944
1 Squadron reported the loss of a Spitfire (MA247) – it was abandoned in-flight after undercarriage failure (possibly to extend).
1957
A Taylorcraft AOP (5407) reportedly crashed.
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Re: SAAF: January 1920 to Present
29 May
1918
Information Note (World War 1): Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (flying a SE.5A during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 20th confirmed air-to-air victory.
Information Note (World War 1). Charles G. Ross, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German Albatros D V, this was his 4th air-to-air victory.
1942
1 Squadron’s A-Flight deployed to Idku, whilst B-Flight remained at El Gamil.
The following accidents were reported:
• A Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (AK870) allocated to 2 Squadron was shot down by a Luftwaffe Bf-109. (C/L)
• A Tiger Moth (2187), crashed during a spin incurred during a low-level exercise. (A)
• A Curtiss Tomahawk (AN433) allocated to 5 Squadron crashed.
• Two Douglas Boston Mk III (Z-2176 and AL-673) allocated to 24 Squadron crashed during operations; four fatalities were reported.
1943
An Avro Anson (1130) was involved in a fatal ditching after it suffered fuel starvation.
1944
The following accidents were reported:
• A Martin Baltimore (unknown serial) allocated to 21 Squadron crashed, four fatalities were reported.
• A Lockheed Ventura (JT-819) belonging to 17 Squadron crashed during a Maritime Patrol mission, one fatality was reported. (A)
1954
A De Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth (585), was involved in a mid-air collision with a civilian aircraft (ZS-BLC) in the Vrede area. (A)
1977
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Vereeniging; this was show number 34.
1981
A Bosbok (958) crashed in the Operational area / SWA, reportedly at Eenhana.
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Durban; this was show number 56.
1982
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Vryburg; this was show number 70.
1987
Information Note (Border War). UNITA was assured by the SADF that the RSA would assist in destroying Angolan Main Battle Tanks, with Anti-Tank Weapons.
1918
Information Note (World War 1): Andrew Beauchamp-Proctor, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps (flying a SE.5A during World War 1), successfully shot down a German Albatros DV, this was his 20th confirmed air-to-air victory.
Information Note (World War 1). Charles G. Ross, a South African pilot serving in the Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, flying a SE5A, successfully shot-down a German Albatros D V, this was his 4th air-to-air victory.
1942
1 Squadron’s A-Flight deployed to Idku, whilst B-Flight remained at El Gamil.
The following accidents were reported:
• A Curtiss P40D Kittyhawk (AK870) allocated to 2 Squadron was shot down by a Luftwaffe Bf-109. (C/L)
• A Tiger Moth (2187), crashed during a spin incurred during a low-level exercise. (A)
• A Curtiss Tomahawk (AN433) allocated to 5 Squadron crashed.
• Two Douglas Boston Mk III (Z-2176 and AL-673) allocated to 24 Squadron crashed during operations; four fatalities were reported.
1943
An Avro Anson (1130) was involved in a fatal ditching after it suffered fuel starvation.
1944
The following accidents were reported:
• A Martin Baltimore (unknown serial) allocated to 21 Squadron crashed, four fatalities were reported.
• A Lockheed Ventura (JT-819) belonging to 17 Squadron crashed during a Maritime Patrol mission, one fatality was reported. (A)
1954
A De Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth (585), was involved in a mid-air collision with a civilian aircraft (ZS-BLC) in the Vrede area. (A)
1977
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Vereeniging; this was show number 34.
1981
A Bosbok (958) crashed in the Operational area / SWA, reportedly at Eenhana.
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Durban; this was show number 56.
1982
The Silver Falcon Aerobatic Team; operating Impala Mk 1 aircraft, performed at Vryburg; this was show number 70.
1987
Information Note (Border War). UNITA was assured by the SADF that the RSA would assist in destroying Angolan Main Battle Tanks, with Anti-Tank Weapons.
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