No. 445 Squadron RCAF

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No. 445 Squadron RCAF
No. 445 Squadron RCAF badge.jpg
Active1953-1962
Disbanded1962
CountryCanadian Red Ensign (1921-1957).svg Canada
Branch Royal Canadian Air Force Ensign (1941-1968).svg Royal Canadian Air Force
RoleFighter operations
Home base RCAF North Bay (1953)
RCAF Uplands (1953-1956)
RCAF Station Marville (1956-1962)
Nickname(s)Wolverine
Motto(s)Strike as Lightning
Aircraft flown
Fighter CF-100 Canuck

No. 445 Squadron RCAF was a short-lived post World War II squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

The unit was formed in 1953 at CFB North Bay and equipped with CF-100 Canuck. It relocated to CFB Uplands shortly afterwards. [1]

In 1956 No 445 relocated to RCAF Station Marville in France becoming an All-weather Fighter squadron. The squadron was disbanded in 1962 when the CF-100 was retired by the RCAF. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 "No. 445 Squadron". Canadian Wings. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
445 Sqn patch, c. 1953 to 1962 445 Sqn patch, c. 1953 to 1962.jpg
445 Sqn patch, c. 1953 to 1962