13 Signal Squadron

13 Signals Squadron 44 Signals 44.jpg 200 44 Signals emblem April 1978 – present South Africa 1981 South African Defence Force (SADF 1973–1994) South Africa South African National Defence Force (SANDF 1994–present) Airborne Signals Battalion Tempe, Bloemfontein Parabats In April 1978, the South African Minister of Defence authorized the formation of 44 Signal Squadron. From 24 September 1980 until October 1986, 44 Signal Squadron supported 44 Brigade in all aspects of signals, e.g., the supply of communication and the manning of a Communication Centrum (Comcen). From 2 October 1986, the Squadron was upgraded to a Signal Unit with Commandant Lombard as commander and tasked to supply the Brigade with communication and establish a full-strength Unit. The unit's second in command was Maj P. Drotsky and the RSM P. Snyders. The signal unit flag was authorized in 1986. After the restructuring of the SADF as the SANDF in 1994, the unit was renamed 13 Signals Squadron. References Further reading Pitta Robert South African Special Forces 27 May 1993 Elite (Book 47) Osprey Publishing 1855322943 eBook June 2017 Category:Army units and formations of South Africa Category:Airborne units and formations of South Africa Category:Military units and formations in Bloemfontein Category:Military units and formations established in 1978 Category:Military units and formations of South Africa in the Border War