South African Air Force
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is the air force of South Africa, with headquarters in Pretoria. The South African Air Force was established on 1 February 1920. The Air Force has seen service in World War II and the Korean War. From 1966 the SAAF was involved in providing infantry support in a low intensity war ("The Border War") in Angola, South-West Africa (Namibia) and Rhodesia. As the war progressed, the intensity of air operations increased until in the late 1980s, the SAAF were compelled to fly fighter missions against Angolan aircraft in order to maintain tactical air superiority. On conclusion of the Border War in 1990, aircraft numbers were severely reduced due to economic pressures as well as the cessation of hostilities with neighboring states. Today the SAAF has a limited ai
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South African Air Force
The South African Air Force (SAAF) is the air force of South Africa, with headquarters in Pretoria. The South African Air Force was established on 1 February 1920. The Air Force has seen service in World War II and the Korean War. From 1966 the SAAF was involved in providing infantry support in a low intensity war ("The Border War") in Angola, South-West Africa (Namibia) and Rhodesia. As the war progressed, the intensity of air operations increased until in the late 1980s, the SAAF were compelled to fly fighter missions against Angolan aircraft in order to maintain tactical air superiority. On conclusion of the Border War in 1990, aircraft numbers were severely reduced due to economic pressures as well as the cessation of hostilities with neighboring states. Today the SAAF has a limited ai
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A Força Aérea da África do Sul ...... a SAAF é o caça JAS-39 Gripen.
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Die Südafrikanische Luftwaffe ...... sgerüstete südlich der Sahara.
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La Fuerza Aérea Sudafricana (e ...... excelencia del poder aéreo").
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La South African Air Force (SA ...... plus ancienne au monde (1920).
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La Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag in A ...... o motto è Per aspera ad astra.
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South African Air Force (SAAF; ...... ersity To Airpower Excellence.
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The South African Air Force (S ...... nd maritime patrol operations.
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Военно-воздушные силы Южно-Афр ...... из видов вооружённых сил ЮАР.
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سلاح الجو الجنوب الأفريقي (بال ...... فريقيا، تأسست في 1 فبراير 1920
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aircraft attack
aircraft electronic
aircraft fighter
aircraft patrol
aircraft trainer
aircraft transport
battle honours
* Awarded to Squadrons (numerous)
command structure
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military unit size
10,815 (Active personnel)
226 Aircraft
831 (Reserve Personnel)
motto
Latin: Per Aspera Ad Astra (Through adversity to the stars)
role
Air supremacy,air defence
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Map of South Africa showing the South African Air Force bases
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South African Air Force bases and stations( )
South African Air Force emblem
current commander
Lt Gen Fabian Msimang
current commander label
Chief of the Air Force
engagements
* World War I
* World War II
* ...... 45
* Korea: 1950-1953
* Angola
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A Força Aérea da África do Sul ...... a SAAF é o caça JAS-39 Gripen.
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Die Südafrikanische Luftwaffe ...... sgerüstete südlich der Sahara.
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La Fuerza Aérea Sudafricana (e ...... excelencia del poder aéreo").
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La South African Air Force (SA ...... plus ancienne au monde (1920).
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La Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag in A ...... o motto è Per aspera ad astra.
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South African Air Force (SAAF; ...... ersity To Airpower Excellence.
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The South African Air Force (S ...... oday the SAAF has a limited ai
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Военно-воздушные силы Южно-Афр ...... из видов вооружённых сил ЮАР.
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سلاح الجو الجنوب الأفريقي (بال ...... فريقيا، تأسست في 1 فبراير 1920
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Force aérienne sud-africaine
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Força Aérea da África do Sul
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Fuerza Aérea Sudafricana
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South African Air Force
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South African Air Force
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South African Air Force
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Suid-Afrikaanse Lugmag
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Военно-воздушные силы Южно-Африканской Республики
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سلاح الجو الجنوب الأفريقي
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South African Air Force
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