104 Squadron SAAF
| 104 Squadron | |
|---|---|
.jpg) The squadron uses privately owned civilian aircraft. Example of a Cessna 150 similar to that found among the wide range of aircraft used. | |
| Country |  South Africa |
| Branch | South African Air Force |
| Role | Citizen Force liaison and crime prevention patrol squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | AFB Waterkloof |
104 Squadron is a reserve squadron of the South African Air Force. This squadron is used mostly in the VIP/IP transport role as well as reconnaissance flights in the Gauteng area. The squadron is based at AFB Waterkloof. 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 also often used in a crime prevention role.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Aviation Pictures ZA. "SAAF - A pictorial history".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "South African Air Force (unofficial)". Air Force Reserve Squadrons.