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12 Squadron SAAF
| 12 Squadron | |
|---|---|
 A 12 Squadron Canberra T.4 in February 1982 | |
| Active | 1939–1945? 1946–? 1963–1990 |
| Country |  |
| Branch | South African Air Force |
| Engagements | World War II South African Border War |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Identification Code | VL 1942[1] |
| 12 Squadron Insignia |  |
12 Squadron was a South African Air Force squadron that served in the Second World War in East Africa and the Western Desert as a medium bomber squadron. After the war, the squadron was used in various roles, including that of a helicopter squadron until 1963, when it was equipped with English Electric Canberra light bombers, remaining a light bomber and reconnaissance squadron until disbanded in 1990.
- ^ Flintham, Vic (2003). Combat Codes. Barnesly: Pen & Sword Aviation. p. 165. ISBN 978-1-84415-691-7.
- ^ Aviation Pictures ZA. "SAAF – A pictorial history".[permanent dead link]
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