Bophuthatswana Air Force | |
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Founded | 1987 - 1994 (disbanded) |
Country | Bophuthatswana |
Branch | Air force |
Role | Air defence |
Size | 17 officers, 8 Senior NCOs, 52 men in 1988 |
The Bophuthatswana Air Force (BAF) was the aviation branch of the Bophuthatswana Defence Force. The BAF existed from 1987 until 27 April 1994. The primary role of the BAF was to provide support and medevac services to the ground units of the Bophuthatswana army. The BAF operated from several bases, one being Mmabatho AFB.
All surviving aircraft and helicopters were integrated into the South African Air Force after 27 April 1994.