14 Squadron SAAF explained

Unit Name:14 Squadron, SAAF
Dates:??-21 April 1941
Country:
Branch:South African Air Force
Role:Medium Bomber
Identification Symbol Label:Squadron Identification Code
Identification Symbol 2 Label:Squadron Crest

14 Squadron was a South African Air Force Squadron during the Second World War. The Squadron was initially deployed to East Africa and was transferred to Egypt in April 1941 when hostilities ceased in East Africa. It had been partially re-equipped with Marylands in early 1941 and was fully converted to these aircraft once in Egypt. On arrival in Egypt, it was renamed 24 Squadron SAAF in order to prevent confusion with RAF No. 14 Squadron.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Shores, Christopher. A History of the Mediterranean Air War: 1940-1945: Vol I: North Africa June 1940 - January 1942. Grub Street. London. 9781908117076. 162. Massimello, Giovanni. Guest, Russell.