104 Squadron SAAF

104 Squadron
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
BranchSouth African Air Force
RoleCitizen Force liaison and crime prevention patrol squadron
Garrison/HQAFB 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

  1. ^ Aviation Pictures ZA. "SAAF - A pictorial history".[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ "South African Air Force (unofficial)". Air Force Reserve Squadrons.