17 Squadron SAAF

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.

Active1939–present

Country South Africa

Branch South African Air Force

RoleHelicopter transport / utility sqn

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17 Squadron
SAAF Agusta 109
Active	1939–present
Country	South Africa
Branch	South African Air Force
Role	Helicopter transport / utility sqn
Garrison/HQ	AFB Swartkop
Motto	Pro Re Nata (For the occasion as it arises)
Equipment	Atlas Oryx, Agusta A109LUH
Insignia
17 Squadron Insignia

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