31 Squadron SAAF

31 Squadron
Consolidated Liberator similar to that flown by the squadron in the Mediterranean.
Active	January 1944 – December 1945 January 1982 – December 1992[1]
Country	South Africa
Branch	South African Air Force
Role	Coastal Bomber/Reconnaissance • Heavy Bomber • Transport Helicopter
Garrison/HQ	Foggia 1944, Hoedspruit 1992
Motto(s)	Absque metu (Without Fear) [2]
Insignia
Squadron Identification Code	KK 1944–1945
Insignia

31 Squadron was initially a World War II Coastal bomber/reconnaissance squadron South African Air Force. It was later converted to a heavy bomber squadron that operated from bases in the Mediterranean from January 1944 until the end of the war. On conclusion of hostilities, the squadron was used to ferry liberated POW's from Italy back to Britain and disbanded South African troops from Italy to Egypt. It was disbanded on 15 December 1945. It was resurrected as a medium and light helicopter squadron in 1982 and operated from AFB Hoedspruit until its final disbandment on 4 December 1992.