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| rdfs:comment | - 15 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a transport/utility helicopter squadron. The squadron was formed on 18 September 1939 as a SAAF Coastal Command squadron based at Cape Town. During the war it flew Junkers Ju-86, and Martin Maryland aircraft.
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| Caption | - BK 117 in 15 Squadron service
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| abstract | - 15 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a transport/utility helicopter squadron. The squadron was formed on 18 September 1939 as a SAAF Coastal Command squadron based at Cape Town. During the war it flew Junkers Ju-86, and Martin Maryland aircraft. The Squadron flew Baltimore 5 Light Bombers in May 1945 as part of 253 Wing of the Mediterranean Allied Tactical Air Force. Other aircraft flown during and after the war included Bristol Blenheims, and Martin Baltimores. Notable Second World War members include Harry Schwarz, who in 1984 was made Honorary Colonel of the Squadron.
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