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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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