Squadrons

61 AC & W SQN

    RCAF

103 Rescue Unit

    RCAF

    Rescue Unit

    14 Feb 1989.  Terminology changed from Escadrille to Escadron in accordance with CANFORGEN 003/89

    Escadron

        LVG

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Books

Title    103 Squadron History

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ISBN    1-55046-029-3

880 Maritime Reconnaissance Squadron

    RCN (see RCN_Squadrons)

Formed as the redesignation of 825 Squadron in May 1951, it was renamed VS 880 under the US system of numbering in November 1952.

    9 June 1975.  Re-designated 880 Maritime Surveillance Squadron.

    3 March 1980. Re-designated 880 Maritime Reconnaissance Squadron.

    September 1981.  Relocated to Summerside, Prince Edward Island.

    9 March 1990 to 1 September 1990.  Reduced to nil strength.  Never officially disbanded.

    Escadrille

    14 Feb 1989.  Terminology changed from Escadrille to Escadron in accordance with CANFORGEN 003/89

    Escadron

VU32   

    RCN (see RCN_Squadrons)   

     February 1972.  Re-equipped with Bell Twin Huey  aircraft.   

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    January 1991.  Retirement of the CP-121 Tracker aircraft.

    June 1992.  Disbanded when 434 Squadron assumed its duties.

    Escadrille

    14 Feb 1989.  Terminology changed from Escadrille to Escadron in accordance with CANFORGEN 003/89

    Escadron

    1992.  Celebrated their 40th Anniversary

VU33

    RCN (see RCN_Squadrons)

    1974.  Moved to Comox, British Columbia.  Flew the CP-121 Tracker and CT-133 Silver Star aircraft.

    January 1991.  Retirement of the CP-121 Tracker aircraft.

    June 1992.  Disbanded when 414 Squadron assumed its duties. 

    Escadrille

    14 Feb 1989.  Terminology changed from Escadrille to Escadron in accordance with CANFORGEN 003/89