22 Squadron SAAF

22 Squadron
AgustaWestland Super Lynx 300 Mk.64
Active1 July 1942–present
Country South Africa
Branch South African Air Force
RoleMaritime helicopter squadron
Garrison/HQAFB Ysterplaat
Motto(s)Ut Mare Liberum Sit (That the Seas may be Free)
Colors1942–1945 East African coast, 1944–1945 Gibraltar, 1945 Egypt
EquipmentAtlas Oryx M2, Westland Super Lynx 300
Commanders
Officer CommandingLt Col K.G Jonker
2ICLt Col A.R. Senoamadi
Squadron Warrant OfficerWO2 L. Mhambi
Insignia
22 Sqn Badge
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22 Squadron is a squadron of the South African Air Force. It is currently a maritime helicopter squadron operating Lynx and Oryx helicopters for the South African Navy. Originally formed in 1942, the squadron is the only current maritime helicopter squadron of the SAAF. It has been involved with many rescues, some gaining international attention as well as arctic base support.