17 Squadron SAAF is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a transport/utility helicopter squadron. First formed: 1 September 1939 Historic aircraft flown: Junkers Ju 52/3m, Blenheim V, Lockheed Ventura GR V, Vickers Wellington, Vickers Warwick GR V, Harvard, Sikorsky S-55, Sikorsky S-51, Sud Aviation Alouette II, Aérospatiale Alouette III, Aérospatiale Puma, SA 365N Dauphin Current aircraft flown: Atlas Oryx, Agusta A109LUH Current base: AFB Swartkop, Pretoria. External links 17 Squadron SAAF Unofficial Website Spanish tourist rescued during night helicopter operation on Drakensberg escarpment Squadrons of the South African Air Force Military units and formations in Pretoria SAAF17 Military units and formations established in 1939 1939 establishments in South Africa