105 Squadron is a territorial reserve squadron of the South African Air Force. The squadron operations include coastal reconnaissance, command and control and radio relay in crime prevention operations in co-operation with the South African Police and Army. The squadron is based at AFB Durban. These reserve squadrons are used to fill a pilot and aircraft gap within the SAAF by making use of civilian pilots and their privately owned aircraft. Most flying takes place over weekends and because pilots have a good knowledge of the local terrain in the area where they live and commonly fly, the squadron is mostly used in a crime prevention role.[2]
105 Squadron | |
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Country | South Africa |
Branch | South African Air Force |
Role | Citizen Force liaison and crime prevention patrol squadron |
Garrison/HQ | AFB Durban |
Motto(s) | Sizula Phezulu |
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105 Squadron Insignia |