Squadron 19
19 Squadron started of in 1944 during World War II as No 227 Beaufighter Squadron. In August 1944 the name changed to 19 Squadron. At the end of the war the Squadron was disbanded. In March 1970 19 Squadron was re-opened at Air Force Base Swartkop equipped with Puma helicopters.
It was especialy over this period that the Squadron lived up to its motto of Fame through deeds. In the SWA/Namibia war, major rescue operations eg. Varouis members also received the Honoris Crux for bravery.
In the late eighties the SAAF started to develop the Oryx and in January 1989 a Flight, namely E Flight, was equipped with Oryx helicopters at Air Force Base Swartkop. In January 1991 this flight was transferred to Air Force Base Louis Trichardt, with Alouette III helicopters added to its inventory. In January 1992 the whole of 19 Squadron was transferred to Air Force Base Louis Trichardt.
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