2 Squadron SAAF
2 Squadron is a squadron in the South African Air Force which was formed in 1940. The squadron has a long history, having been involved in every single combat action in which the SAAF has taken part. During the Second World War it made a name for itself in the battles for East Africa, before distinguishing itself in North Africa as part of the Desert Air Force, and later in Italy.
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2 Squadron SAAF
2 Squadron is a squadron in the South African Air Force which was formed in 1940. The squadron has a long history, having been involved in every single combat action in which the SAAF has taken part. During the Second World War it made a name for itself in the battles for East Africa, before distinguishing itself in North Africa as part of the Desert Air Force, and later in Italy.
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East Africa 1941
El Alamein; French North Africa 1943
El Hamma & Tunis
Italy 1943–1945, The Sangro & Gothic Line
Korea 1950–1953, Pyongyang
Mediterranean 1943
Sidi Rezegh
South East Europe 1944–1945
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DB (1939–1945)
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Historically, twocheetahcubs
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("Upward and Onward")
Latin: Sursam Prorsusque
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Attack/Interception
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2 Squadron is a squadron in th ...... Air Force, and later in Italy.
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Flying Cheetahs
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