26 Squadron SAAF

26 Squadron SAAF is a disbanded squadron of the South African Air Force. The squadron was based at Takoradi, Gold Coast on the West Coast of Africa during World War II. They flew Vickers Wellingtons on anti-submarine and convoy escort patrols over the Atlantic. The squadron was seconded to No. 298 Wing RAF.

History

First formed: 24 August 1942
Formed at: AFB Swartkop, South Africa
First Operational: 4 May 1943
Main Role: Anti-submarine patrols and convoy escort duties, Atlantic
Main base: Takoradi, Gold Coast, West Africa
Historic aircraft flown: Vickers Wellington MK X and XI
Disbanded: 12 June 1945
War Graves: Takoradi European Public cemetery, Du Plantation cemetery, Yaba Cemetery
Memorials: Bays Hill Memorial Commonwealth Air Forces Memorial, Umtentweni Memorial