• Maintain and foster friendship and CAMARADERIE among all persons eligible for membership.
• Provide support and general WELL BEING for members requiring assistance.
• Perpetuate the memory of and COMMEMORATE those who have given their lives in the service of their country.
• Promote the INTERESTS, IMAGE and HERITAGE of the South African Air Force Association, the South African Air Force, and their members.

The SOUTH AFRICAN AIR FORCE ASSOCIATION is an all-ranks meeting place, founded in 1945. This eminently worthy cause not only recreates in a light-hearted atmosphere the togetherness of its aviation-minded members, but also enjoins them to share responsibility for the needs of less fortunate ex-SAAF types and their spouses. Furthermore, the SAAFA actively promotes the image of the SAAF and its members. Indeed, the two-fold activity of having fun while raising funds continues to produce excellent results over the years. Funds raised thus are distributed via the Association’s Care of the Aged programme.

All persons who serve in, or once served in the SAAF (PF or CF), or in any other Allied Air Force, are eligible to join this unique fraternity.

SAAFA branches are active all over Southern Africa: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, East Rand (Benoni), Johannesburg, Kimberley, Lower South Coast (Margate), Lowveld (Hoedspruit), Namibia (Windhoek), Outeniqua (George/Knysna), Pietermaritzburg, Port Alfred, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria, SA Korean War Veterans Association, Stilfontein, Weskus (Langebaan/Vredenburg) and West Rand (Krugersdorp).

Membership brings participation in many activities -- enjoying life wining and dining, video shows, raffles, sport events, special outings, regular luncheons at which distinguished persons from industry and commerce address the gathering and chat afterwards. How about golf, horse racing, bowls and “Fly-in-Braai” days and many more interesting events.

Members are entitled to wear the distinctive SAAFA tie, blazer badge and other insignia, and to participate in all SAAFA activities at Branch level. They are also encouraged to participate in the on-going worthwhile projects of the Association.

Less fortunate SAAFA members and their dependents are being assisted in their well being. An ever-increasing percentage of funds raised are being channelled towards the Care of the Aged programme.

A national newsletter is distributed regularly free-of-charge, while several branches send out their own newsletters.