World War II 1939 - 1945

5 Wing came into being in February 1941 and was responsible for the ferrying of troops and supplies to the war front and bringing back wounded. The service was extended to Cairo as the war progressed and eventually through the north of Africa to Bari and Rome by which time Dakotas were in use.
The Shuttle Service was greatly expanded at the war’s end, the intention being the return of all South African troops by Christmas 1945
Badge has brooch pin intact
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It was formed at Nairobi in December 1940. During its first years the squadron flew the British Aircraft Double Eagle, Martin Maryland, de Havilland Mosquito, and the Lockheed Ventura.
Brooch pin

Cloth embroidered
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The 82nd (West Africa) Division was formed under British control during World War II. It took part in the later stages of the Burma Campaign and was disbanded in Burma between May and September 1946
Cloth embroidered
Brooch pin on rear.

Formed during WW2 in 1940, the pilots trained by the Aero Club of Kenya were grouped into the “Kenya Auxiliary Air Unit” and, after incorporation into the Royal Air Force, many made names for themselves in the North African and European theatres. Several, including Sqn. Lrd. George Reynolds and Sn. Ldr. Alec Noon were highly decorated.
Lugs bent and damaged
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