17 Squadron SAAF
| 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(s) | Pro Re Nata (For the occasion as it arises) |
| Equipment | Atlas Oryx, Agusta A109LUH |
| Insignia | |
| 17 Squadron Insignia |  |
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.
External links
- 17 Squadron SAAF Unofficial Website
- Spanish tourist rescued during night helicopter operation on Drakensberg escarpment