| 17 Squadron | |
|---|---|
 SAAF Augusta 109 | |
| Active | 1939 to present |
| Country |
 South Africa |
| Branch |
 South African Air Force |
| Role | Helicopter transport / utility sqn |
| Garrison/HQ | AFB Swartkop |
| Motto(s) | Pro Re Nata (For the occasion as it arises) |
| Equipment | Atlas Oryx, Agusta A109LUH |
| Insignia | |
| 17 Squadron Insignia | 80px |
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 (administratively under AFB Waterkloof, Pretoria).
External links
- 17 Squadron SAAF Unofficial Website
- Spanish tourist rescued during night helicopter operation on Drakensberg escarpment
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