- AFB Bloemspruit
AFB Bloemspruit is an airbase of the
South African Air Force . It is co-located withBloemfontein Airport , and shares its runways.The base motto is "Ex Unite Pax", ("Peace Through Unity").
The unit is also responsible for maintaining the military airstrip at
Vastrap , near Upington.Units Hosted
* 16 Squadron -
Attack helicopter squadron
* 87 Helicopter Flying School - Helicopter training squadron
* 106 Squadron - Light transport reserve
* 107 Squadron - Light transport reserve
* 506 Squadron - Security servicesExternal links
* [http://www.af.mil.za/bases/afb_bloemspruit/ AFB Bloemspruit] Official Website
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