Air Force History New Bomber Command honour unveiled Apr. 16, 2013 From Veterans Affairs Canada The new Bomber Command honour, in the form of a bar to be worn on the ribbon of the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal (CVSM), was […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
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Air Force Articles St. Clement Danes: A tribute to Commonwealth air forces Nov. 10, 2010 By Dave O’Malley “Re-consecrated in 1958 as a perpetual shrine of remembrance to those killed on active service and those of the Allied Air […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Air Force Articles 408 Squadron: looking back and getting ready Dec. 7, 2012 by Capt Rodney Dietzmann It’s hard to believe that more than a year has passed since members of Edmonton, Alberta-based 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron redeployed from the […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Air Force Articles A rookie’s perspective: Exercise Maple Resolve 2012 Nov. 15, 2012 by Second-Lieutenant Darren Kroeker Second-Lieutenant Kroeker, a former commercial pilot, is a new member of the Canadian Forces. He is currently assigned to 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
An historic move by 408 Tac Hel Squadron July 31, 2012 By Capt Rodney Dietzmann On June 8, 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, located at Canadian Forces Base Edmonton, but belonging to 1 Wing Kingston, Ont., played a unique part in […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A comforting show of appreciation July 20, 2012 By Capt Rodney Dietzmann Serving overseas is something most Canadian Forces members look forward to doing with pride. However, no one hopes to be wounded or sustain injuries. When that happens, it […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A comforting show of appreciation July 20, 2012 By Capt Rodney Dietzmann Serving overseas is something most Canadian Forces members look forward to doing with pride. However, no one hopes to be wounded or sustain injuries. When that happens, it […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
A rare milestone: more than 40 years of service June 7, 2012 By Captain Rodney Dietzmann Any way you look at it, a 40-year commitment to anything takes a lot of dedication. It’s certainly true when measured in terms of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
Abbotsford Special Adventurers and 408 Squadron tour West Edmonton Mall June 28, 2012 By Captain Geoff Dear On Friday, June 1, 2012, the Abbotsford Special Adventurers (ASA) found themselves in front of West Edmonton Mall’s pirate ship, along with members […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…
408 Tac Hel Squadron helps Air Cadets prepare for British competition May 28, 2012 By Terrence Bayrock Members of 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, based in Edmonton, Alta., but under the command of 1 Wing Kingston, Ont., are helping a group […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…


