No. 13 Squadron SAAF

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:military_unit
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hawker_Typhoon
gptkbp:active_years 1940-present
gptkbp:aircraft_operated gptkb:Lockheed_C-130_Hercules
gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Dassault_Mirage_III
gptkb:star
fighter jets
gptkbp:awards gptkb:Meritorious_Service_Medal
gptkb:Air_Force_Cross
gptkb:High_School
gptkbp:base gptkb:Air_Force_Base_Waterkloof
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:API
gptkb:African_Union
gptkb:United_Nations
gptkbp:commander gptkb:Colonel_John_Doe
gptkbp:conflict gptkb:Korean_War
gptkb:World_War_II
gptkb:Border_War
gptkbp:disbanded 1945
gptkbp:established gptkb:1940
gptkbp:filmography gptkb:Middle_East
East Africa
Southern Africa
gptkbp:future_plans modernization of fleet
expansion of operational capabilities
increased training exercises
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Pretoria
gptkbp:historical_significance first South African squadron to operate jet aircraft
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label No. 13 Squadron SAAF
gptkbp:insignia Cheetah emblem
gptkbp:mission air superiority
ground attack
gptkbp:motto “ We Fly to Serve”
gptkbp:nickname gptkb:The_Flying_Cheetahs
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Pilatus_PC-7
gptkb:Beechcraft_T-6_Texan_II
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:Lieutenant_Colonel_Jane_Doe
gptkb:Major_General_John_Smith
gptkbp:operational_status active
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:South_African_Air_Force
gptkbp:restoration 1951
gptkbp:role gptkb:battle
gptkbp:supports humanitarian missions
disaster relief
peacekeeping missions
gptkbp:training pilot training
gptkbp:website www.saflyingcheetahs.co.za