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CFB Bagotville, Que. (CYBG)
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Rwy: 11-29 18-36
Pos: 48°19'50"N 070°59'47"W
Elev: 522 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
3 Wing
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425 Tactical Fighter Squadron |
CF-188
CF-188B |
Alouettes |
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439 Combat Support Squadron |
CH-146 |
Sabre Toothed Tigers |
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The RCAF has a name to uphold when it comes to anniversary paint-schemes on its Hornets. This CF-188 was adorned with this stunning Centennial of Flight scheme in 2009.
David Robins
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CFB Borden, Ont. (CYBN)
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Pos: 44°16'20"N 079°54'42"W
Elev: 730 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1 Wing
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400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron |
CH-146 |
City of Toronto |
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CH-146 Griffons do not come in many different colours. One of the few exceptions is the AETE operated example, which is used for test purposes.
David Robins
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CFB Cold Lake, Alt. (CYOD)
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Rwy: 04/22, 13R/31L, 13L/31R
Pos: 54°24'18"N 110°16'46"W
Elev: 1775 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
4 Wing
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409 Tactical Fighter Squadron |
CF-188
CF-188B |
Night Hawk |
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410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron |
CF-188
CF-188B |
Cougar |
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417 Combat Support Squadron |
CH-146 |
City of Windsor |
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419 Tactical Fighter Training Squadron |
CT-155 |
City of Kamloops |
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Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment |
CT-114
CH-146
CF-188
CF-188B |
Experto Crede |
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The Tutor is one of the longest serving aircraft in the RCAF. Besides the Snowbirds, the CT-114 is still used by the AETE. A unique formation of three of its aircraft is taking-off from Cold Lake.
David Robins
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CFB Comox, British Columbia (CYQQ)
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Rwy: 11-29 18-36
Pos: 49°42'39"N 124°53'12"W
Elev: 84 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
19 Wing
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407 Maritime Patrol Squadron |
CP-140 |
Demon |
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442 Search and Rescue Squadron |
CC-115
CH-149 |
Un Dieu, Une Reine, Un Coeur |
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Comox also houses a detachment of 409sq on a regular bases.
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The CF-18 is the single fighter type in use with the RCAF. The type is often detached to Comox, BC for air policing duties.
Rob Sowald
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CFB Gagetown, N.B. (CYCX)
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Pos: 45°50'"N 066°26'05"W
Elev: 166 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1 Wing
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403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron |
CH-146 |
City of Calgary |
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CFB Goose Bay, Nfl. (CYYR)
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Rwy: 08-26 16-34
Pos: 53°19'09"N 060°25'33"W
Elev: 160 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
5 Wing
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444 Combat Support Squadron |
CH-146 |
Cobra |
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The CH-146 is the standard Canadian battlefield support helicopter. It is operated from a large number of bases in Canada.
David Robins
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CFB Greenwood, N.S. (CYZX)
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Rwy: 08-26 13-31
Pos: 44°59'04"N 064°55'01"W
Elev: 92 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
14 Wing
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404 Maritime Patrol and Training Squadron |
CP-140 |
Buffalo |
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405 Maritime Patrol Squadron |
CP-140
CP-140A |
Eagle |
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413 Transport and Rescue Squadron |
CC-130E
CH-149 |
Tusker |
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Maritime Proving and Evaluation Squadron |
CP-140
CP-140A |
Novam Quaere Scientiam |
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CFB Greenwood in Nova Scotia is the main operating base for the Canadian CP-140 Aurora fleet. Five aircraft however are assigned to 407sq at CFB Comox in British Columbia for operations off the Canadian west coast.
Felix Martina
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CFB Moose Jaw, Sas. (CYMJ)
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Rwy: 11-29
Pos: 50°19'48"N 105°33'29"W
Elev: 1892 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
15 Wing
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431 Air Demonstration Squadron |
CT-114 |
Snowbirds |
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2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School |
CT-155
CT-156 |
The Big 2 |
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2CFFTS operates under the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC).
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The NATO Flying Training in Canada program uses two military types to fulfill the training of new pilots. The Hawk Mk115 designated CT-155 in RCAF service.
David Robins
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CFB Petawawa, Ont. (CYWA)
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Rwy: 16-34
Pos: 45°57'08"N 077°19'09"W
Elev: 427 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1 Wing
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427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron |
CH-146 |
Lion |
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The new CH-147F Chinook helicopters will be based here from 2013 on.
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CFB Shearwater, N.S. (CYAW)
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Rwy: 10-28 16-34
Pos: 44°38'23"N 063°29'58"W
Elev: 167 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
12 Wing
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406 Maritime Helicopter Operational Training Squadron |
CH-124A
CH-124B |
City of Saskatoon |
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423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron |
CH-124A
CH-124B |
Eagle |
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Helicopter Operational Test & Evaluation Facility |
CH-124A
CH-124B |
Superbium in Progressum |
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12 Wing will receive the CH-148 from 2010 on.
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The days of the venerable CH-124 Sea King are finally counted as the type will be replaced by the Sikorsky S-92 from 2011 onwards. This particular helicopter was painted in retro colours commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Navy in 2010.
Rob Sowald
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CFB Trenton, Ont. (CYTR)
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Rwy: 06-24
Pos: 44°07'08"N 077°31'41"W
Elev: 283 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
8 Wing
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424 Transport and Rescue Squadron |
CH-146
CC-130E |
City of Hamilton |
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426 Transport Training Squadron |
CC-130E
CC-130H
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Thunderbird |
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429 Transport Squadron |
CC-177 |
Bison |
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436 Transport Squadron |
CC-130J
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Elephant |
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437 Transport Squadron |
CC-150 |
Husky |
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Multi-Engine Utility Flight |
Beech B200 (leased) |
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Aerospace & Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron |
Maintenance and storage of various types |
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Part of ATESS' activities take place at Mountain View (Ont.).
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Before shortly, the largest aircraft in use with the RCAF was the CC-150 Polaris, which is based on the Airbus A310. Two have been equipped with AAR-pods, like this 15004.
David Robins
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CFB Valcartier, Que. (CYOY)
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Rwy: 04-22
Pos: 46°54'"N 071°30'"W
Elev: 550 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1 Wing
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430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron |
CH-146 |
City of Sudbury |
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CFB Winnipeg, Man. (CYWG)
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Rwy: 18-36 13-31
Pos: 49°54'39"N 097°14'36"W
Elev: 783 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
17 Wing
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402 Transport and Training Squadron |
CT-142 |
City of Winnipeg |
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435 Transport and Rescue Squadron |
CC-130H |
Chinthe |
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Canada is one of the largest users of the Lockheed Hercules in the world. This particular example is a CC-130E optimized for Search and Rescue tasks and is operated by 424sq.
Rob Sowald
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Edmonton Garrisson, Alberta (CYED)
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Rwy: 03-21
Pos: 53°40'09"N 113°28'32"W
Elev: 2257 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1 Wing
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408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron |
CH-146 |
Goose |
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This CH-146 Griffin is one of a few assigned to 417sq at Cold Lake for Search and Rescue tasks, as can be witnessed from its yellow outfit.
David Robins
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Gander IAP, Nfl. (CYQX)
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Rwy: 04-22 13-31
Pos: 48°56'24"N 054°34'07"W
Elev: 496 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
9 Wing
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103 Search and Rescue Squadron |
CH-149 |
Albert |
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Six Chinook D-models were acquired from the US Army for exclusive service in Afghanistan.The Canadian combat mission however has ended in August 2011.
Wim Vis
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Montreal - St.Hubert, Que. (CYHU)
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Rwy: 06-24 18-36
Pos: 45°31'03"N 073°25'01"W
Elev: 90 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
1 Wing
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438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron |
CH-146 |
City of Montreal |
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Former Luftwaffe Alpha Jets are operated by Top Aces Inc in support of the Canadian Forces. Nominally these aircraft are assigned to 414 (EW) sq, but they are mainly found at Bagotville and Cold Lake to act as adversaries.
David Robins
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Ottawa - MacDonald Cartier IAP, Ont. (CYOW)
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Rwy: 07-25 14-32
Pos: 45°19'21"N 075°40'09"W
Elev: 374 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
3 Wing
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414 Electronic Warfare Squadron |
Alpha Jet A (leased)
IAI1124 (leased) |
Black Knight |
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8 Wing
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412 Transport Squadron |
CC-144A
CC-144B
CC-144C |
Falcon |
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The aircraft of 414sq are owned by Top Aces Inc.
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Only 412sq is retaining six Challengers in the VIP and utility transport role, like this CC-144B, which received a very dark blue coat.
Unknown.
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Portage la Prairie / Southport Aerospace Centre, Man. (CYPG)
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Rwy: 13-31
Pos: 49°54'11"N 098°16'25"W
Elev: 885 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
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3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School |
Bell 206B-3
Bell 412CF
Grob G120A
Beech C90B |
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3CFFTS is part of the NATO Flying Training in Canada (NFTC) programma ran by Allied Wings, which also runs the 3CFFTS hence the civil registered T67s and C90s.
The Bell helicopters have been transferred from the CF.
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The T-6A-1 Texan II is used by the NFTC operating from CFB Moose Jaw and designated CT-156 in Canadian service.
David Robins
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Victoria IAP - Patricia Bay, B.C. (CYYJ)
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Rwy: 02-20 09-27 13-31
Pos: 48°38'49"N 123°25'33"W
Elev: 63 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
12 Wing
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443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron |
CH-124A
CH-124B |
Hornet |
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Squadrons on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts operate the Canadian version of the EH101 helicopter, dubbed CH-149 Cormorant in Canadian service.
Rob Sowald
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Yellowknife, NWT (CYZF)
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Rwy: 15-33
Pos: 62°27'46"N 114°26'25"W
Elev: 675 ft |
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| Wing |
Squadron |
Aircraft Type(s) |
Name |
Badge |
17 Wing
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440 Transport Squadron |
CC-138 |
Vampire |
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