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2 Squadron [2] Kittyhawk Mk I, Ia April 1942 June 1943 Mediterranean / Middle East Maj. D.B. Hauptfleisch (OC 2 Sqn) flew Kittyhawk Mk. I with personal code DBH 1942–1943 [4] DB: 2 Squadron [2] Kittyhawk Mk III June 1943 Junly 1943 Mediterranean / Middle East DB: 2 Squadron [2] Spitfire Mk Vc June 1943 March 1944 Mediterranean / Middle East ...
The squadron was South Africa's contribution to the United Nations war effort during the Korean War from November 1950 to December 1953. 2 Squadron [13] was attached to the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing U.S. Air Force for the duration of the war. [14] Initially flying the P-51 Mustang, the squadron re-equipped with the F-86 Sabre in February 1953 ...
All three squadrons of the Australian Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) were deployed to Afghanistan in 2001 and 2002. The dates of these deployments were: [5] 1 Squadron Group, SASR: (October 2001 – April 2002) 3 Squadron Group, SASR: (April 2002 – August 2002) 2 Squadron Group, SASR: (August 2002 – November 2002)
This list includes notable individuals who served in the Special Air Service (SAS) – (Regular or TA). Michael Asher – author, historian and desert explorer; Sir Peter de la Billière – Commander-in-Chief British Forces in the Gulf War; Julian Brazier TD – MP for Canterbury; Charles "Nish" Bruce QGM – freefall expert; Charles R. Burton ...
SASR – Rivadavia Airport – Rivadavia, Mendoza Province; SAST (TTG) – Tartagal "General Enrique Mosconi" Airport – Tartagal, Salta Province; SATC (CLX) – Clorinda Airport – Clorinda, Formosa Province; SATD (ELO) – El Dorado Airport – Eldorado, Misiones; SATG (OYA) – Goya Airport – Goya, Corrientes Province
A direct command unit of Special Operations Command, [7] the SASR "is tasked to provide special-operations capabilities in support of the Australian Defence Force. This includes providing unique capabilities to support sensitive strategic operations, hostage rescue, [8] advisory and training assistance, special reconnaissance, precision strike and direct action". [9]
HSC-2: 1 Jan 2006–present HSC-2 Not applicable, still active Adopted the name "Fleet Angels" in 1994 when HC-1 was disestablished. Both HU-1 and HU-2 were nicknamed "Fleet Angels" and both carried the name through their redesignations to HC-1 and HC-2(1st). Adopted the insignia of HC-2(1st) in 1994 at the same time the nickname was adopted. H ...
Throughout the remaining 26 day duration of the deployment, elements of the Australian Task Force, including 1 and 3 RAR, A Sqn 3rd Cav Regt, C Sqn 1st Armd Regt, 12 Fd Regt RAA (-) and 1st Fd Sqn, RAE with other TF supporting elements were involved in defending brutal and continual regimental and battalion attacks on the two fire support and ...