26 Squadron SAAF is a disbanded squadron of the South African Air Force. The squadron was based at Takoradi, Gold Coast (now Ghana) 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.[1]
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A Vickers Wellington medium bomber, similar to the type flown by the squadron
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| Active | 24 August 1942 - 12 June 1945 |
| Country |  Union of South Africa |
| Allegiance | King of South Africa |
| Branch |  South African Air Force |
| Role | Maritime patrol Sqn |
| Garrison/HQ | AFB Waterkloof |
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| 26 Sqn badge |  |
