{"id":79,"date":"2010-11-07T18:06:07","date_gmt":"2010-11-07T18:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.work.forfreedom.ca\/?page_id=79"},"modified":"2015-04-06T09:38:43","modified_gmt":"2015-04-06T15:38:43","slug":"who-are-we","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.forfreedom.ca\/?page_id=79","title":{"rendered":"Who Are We"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 408 “Goose” Squadron is an Association of retired and serving members of 408 Squadron of the Canadian Forces. The Squadron has a long history and celebrated its 67th anniversary of active service in 2008. There have been 14 different aircraft types on its strength. The Squadron currently operates and maintains CH-146 helicopters and has had everything from Hamden and Lancaster Bombers to Griffin Helicopters on its strength.<\/p>\n

The objectives of the Association are laid out in the Constitution and are:<\/p>\n

a. To sustain and reinforce the maintenance and friendship of former and present squadron members through reunions and other activities.<\/p>\n

b. To perpetuate the memory of 408 Squadron Members and their exploits. c. To assist the Commanding Officer of 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron in the execution of his\/her duties.<\/p>\n

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Association<\/h3>
The 408 \"Goose\" Squadron is an Association of retired and serving members of 408 Squadron of the Canadian Forces. The Squadron has a long history and celebrated its 67th anniversary of active service in 2008. There have been 14 different aircraft types on its strength. The Squadron currently operates and maintains CH-146 helicopters and has...<\/div>

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Patron 408 “Goose” Squadron Association<\/h3>
Mother Goose by Paul Nyznik Molly Rayner or Mother Goose, in her civilian clothes \u2014 Linton on-Ouse, 1943. When Royal Air Force Corporal Molly Rayner was posted to 408 (Goose) Sqn RCAF soon after it was formed in Yorkshire in 1941, there began a relationship that has endured for almost 60 years. With her friendly,...<\/div>

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A Canadian Hero in the Royal Air Force<\/h3>
Then Wing Commander Nelles Timmerman at Buckingham Palace after receiving the Distinguished Service Order (OSO) from King George VI on Sep 20th 1941.   Attending to the needs of 600 longhorns on a cattle boat crossing the Atlantic may seem a strange way to launch a flying career. Yet, for Nelles Timmerman and a few...<\/div>

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Association Membership<\/h3>
The 408 \"Goose\" Squadron\" Association\u00a0 is an Association of retired and serving members of 408 Squadron\u00a0 and individuals wishing to \u00a0perpetuate the memory of 408 Squadron Members and their exploits. The Squadron has a long history and celebrated its 75th anniversary of active service in 2016. There have been 14 different aircraft types on its...<\/div>

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Constitution<\/h3>
CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS - 408 GOOSE SQUADRON ASSOCIATION BYLAWS [tab:Page 1] ARTICLE I \u2013 NAME The name of the association shall be \u201c408 Goose Squadron Association\u201d, a Society registered under the Societies Act of Alberta. ARTICLE II \u2013OBJECTIVES The 408 Goose Squadron Association (hereinafter known as the \"Association\u201d) will provide financial and other support to...<\/div>

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Executive<\/h3>
Honorary Patrons: Elizabeth and Susanne Rayner \u00a0Chair: Captain J. P. Gomez Vice Chair: Membership : Trever Larkin Secretary: Trever Larkin Treasurer: \u00a0Norm Campbell IT\/Webmaster \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Kevin Jones\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/div>

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