40 Squadron SAAF
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40 Squadron SAAF existed as a combat unit from early 1940 through to late 1945. It served in the East African Campaign, Western Desert, Tunisia, and Italy, reaching Austria by the end of World War II. The squadron's motto in those years was Amethlo e Impi – "the eyes of the army".[2]
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Branch | South African Air Force |
Role | Reconnaissance Squadron: World War II Training Squadron: Post World War II |
Motto(s) | Exercitui Oculus Eyes of the Army |
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Notable commanders | Lt. Genl Robert 'Bob' Rogers |
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Squadron Identification Code | WR (1939-1945)[1] |
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