3 Squadron SAAF
3 Squadron SAAF was a squadron of the South African Air Force. It was formed in January 1939 at Air Force Base Waterkloof and was equipped with Hawker Hartbees I and Hurricane Mk II aircraft. The squadron was moved to Port Elizabeth in September 1939 after which it was disbanded. It was again reformed at Waterkloof on 9 September 1940 equipped with Hurricane Mk 1s.
| 3 Squadron | |
|---|---|
Mirage F1CZs in formation | |
| Active | 1940 to 30 September 1992 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Allegiance | South Africa |
| Branch | South African Air Force |
| Role | Fighter Sqn |
| Garrison/HQ | AFB Waterkloof |
| Nickname(s) | Fighting Wasps |
| Motto(s) | Semper Pugnans (Always Fighting) |
| Equipment | Mirage F1CZ |
| Engagements | South African Border War |
| Commanders | |
| Ceremonial chief | Pik Botha |
| Last Officer Commanding | Cmdt W.J Hartogh |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Identification Code | CA (1939–1945) (Squadron OC: Maj C.A. Golding flew with personal identification code CAG in 1944-1945) |
| Squadron Crest | |
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