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FS2004 SAAF Lockheed 18-08 Lodestar (South African Air Force). Lockheed Lodestars were ordered by SAA just prior to World War II and once hostilities began they were impressed into the South African Air Force (SAAF). The aircraft were used on the South Africa-Egypt "shuttle" from 8 July 1941, most of them operating in a camouflage paint scheme. Dakotas replaced the Lodestars from 1943. By the end of WWII seven had been written off in accidents and three passed on to the RAF. The survivors continued in service with SAA. Prior installation of the Lockheed Lodestar by Milton Shupe is required. Repaint by Andre Reimers.