Test Flight and Development Centre (TFDC)

(Logistic Support Services)

 Base: Overberg Air Force Base

Aircraft: Cheetah D (Currently in development)

              Hawk MK120

              Pilatus PC-7 MKII Astra

              Gripen D

              Puma

              Augusta A109 LUH

Purpose: Testing of new technology and equipment on aircraft. Integration of new equipment on current aircraft. Development and design of new aircraft. 

Qualifications required for this squadron: To be part of this squadron, you need to be selected by a selection panel which consists of the whole Air Command including 2 pilots currently serving with TFDC.