WWII

By June 1941, the air war over England and continental Europe had been raging for 21 months and Allied fortunes were at their lowest ebb. On the ground, Hitler’s forces, in an overwhelming series of Blitzkrieg operations, had laid waste […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Rockcliffe

The Rockcliffe Era      1949 – 1964 10 Jan 49 408 Squadron is re-formed at RCAF Station Rockcliffe. Its mission: To continue the aerial survey of Canada, previously being carried out by 413 and 414 (RCAF) Squadrons. Between 1945 and 1949 these units […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Rivers Era

The Rivers Era 1964-1971 Feb 1964 In early February the squadron is moved to Rivers, Manitoba, where it assumes the disparate roles of photo/recce (T-33 Flight), aerial photography (Dakota Flight) and paradrop/transport missions (C-119 Flight). W/C Orpen follows the squadron from Rockcliffe, continuing as […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...

Edmonton

The Edmonton Era 1971-Present In 1968, “408 Tactical Fighter Squadron” was based in Rivers, MB as part of 10 Tactical Air Group, flying the venerable T33 in a ground attack and aerial combat role. On 20 March 1970, 408 Sqn […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry...