[6] In March 1941, the squadron was planned to re-equip with Curtiss Mohawk IV fighters, but when the new aircraft were delivered to Mombassa their engines proved to be faulty, and had to be sent to Britain for repair.

During the war the squadron flew a total of 12,067 sorties, most being dangerous ground attack missions.

[15] The Commanding Officer of the 18th Fighter-Bomber Wing, issued a directive at the end of the war that:[16] In memory of our gallant South African comrades, it is hereby established, as a new policy that at all Retreat Ceremonies held by this Wing, the playing of our National Anthem shall be preceded by playing the introductory bars of the South African National Anthem, 'Die Stem van Suid-Afrika'.

All personnel of this Wing will render the same honours to this Anthem as our own.Eleven Korean War SAAF casualties are buried at the United Nations Memorial Cemetery, Busan, South Korea.

After the Korean War 2 Squadron, based at Waterkloof AFB, was equipped with Canadair CL-13 Sabres.

The squadron participated in the annual SANDF force preparation exercises which includes using live weapons.

During joint exercises with the German Air Force in 2006, 40 live V3S "Snake" short-range air-to-air missiles were fired at the Denel Overberg Test Range.

Till 2 April 2008 the squadron operated the Cheetah C/D fighter aircraft and was equipped with 28 examples.