By Garth Calitz The esteemed 28 Squadron was established on June 1, 1943. The war diary entry for that day states: “In modest conditions at SAAF Base Depot Almaza, Cairo, Middle East, 28 Squadron is born.” Major A.A.D. McKellar served as the first Officer Commanding, with most personnel being recruited from the 34 and 35 Flight South African Air Force (Maritime Reconnaissance). As the SAAF's inaugural air transport squadron, operating under 216 Group RAF, the squadron was out
