12 Squadron SAAF

12 Squadron was a South African Air Force squadron that served in the Second World War in East Africa and the Western Desert as a medium bomber squadron. After the war, the squadron was used in various roles, including that of a helicopter squadron until 1963, when it was equipped with English Electric Canberra light bombers, remaining a light bomber and reconnaissance squadron until disbanded in 1990.

12 Squadron
A 12 Squadron Canberra T.4 in February 1982
Active1939–1945?
1946–?
1963–1990
Country
BranchSouth African Air Force
EngagementsWorld War II
South African Border War
Insignia
Squadron Identification CodeVL 1942
12 Squadron Insignia
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