28 Squadron SAAF

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28 Squadron
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C-130BZ as operated by 28 Squadron
Active1943–present
CountryFlag of South Africa.svg  South Africa
Branch Air Force Ensign of South Africa.svg South African Air Force
RoleMedium Transport
Garrison/HQ AFB Waterkloof
Motto(s)"Portamus" (We Carry)
Equipment C-130BZ/F Hercules
Insignia
Squadron Crest 28 Squadron SAAF Crest.png

28 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is a medium transport squadron flying Lockheed C-130BZ Hercules medium transport aircraft.

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