17 Squadron SAAF

17 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a transport/utility helicopter squadron.

• First formed: 1 September 1939
• Historic aircraft flown: Junkers Ju 52/3m, Blenheim V, Lockheed Ventura GR V, Vickers Wellington, Vickers Warwick GR V, Harvard, Sikorsky S-55, Sikorsky S-51, Sud Aviation Alouette II, Aérospatiale Alouette III, Aérospatiale Puma, SA 365N Dauphin
• Current aircraft flown: Atlas Oryx, Agusta A109LUH
• Current base: AFB Swartkop, Pretoria.

External links

• 17 Squadron SAAF Unofficial Website
• Spanish tourist rescued during night helicopter operation on Drakensberg escarpment