| 5 Squadron | |
|---|---|
 Cheetah E Fighter | |
| Active | 1939, 1941–1944, 1950–1992 |
| Country |   South Africa |
| Branch | South African Air Force |
| Role | World War II: Fighter and Fighter Bomber Post World War II: Fighter Squadron |
| Garrison/HQ | AFB Louis Trichardt when disbanded |
| Nickname(s) | The Shakas, named after the Zulu warrior King Shaka[1] |
| Motto(s) | Difficultates Aspiciemus (We shall confront all difficulties) |
| Insignia | |
| Squadron Identification Code | GL (1939–1945)[2] |
| 5 Squadron Insignia |  |
5 Squadron SAAF was a South African Air Force Fighter / Fighter-Bomber squadron during World War II. It was disbanded at the end of the war and was re-commissioned in 1950. It remained active until 2 October 1992, when it was disbanded; its Atlas Cheetah E aircraft were also decommissioned.
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- ^ Martin, H.J.; Orpen, N.D. (1978). Eagles Victorious: South African Forces World War II. Cape Town: Purnell. p. 207. ISBN 0-86843-008-0.
- ^ Aviation Pictures ZA. "SAAF – A pictorial history".[permanent dead link]