| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | From delivering supplies to the high Arctic to airlifting troops and equipment worldwide, 8 Wing is the heart of Canada's air mobility forces. It is responsible for search and rescue in central Canada and home to the famous Skyhawks with the Canadian Forces Land Advanced Warfare Centre. 8 Wing / CFB Trenton is at the forefront of Canadian military aviation with its fleet of tactical transport and search and rescue aircraft. Daily flights to the four corners of the globe tie this community into the mainstream of international events. Located on the shores of Lake Ontario, the base's history begins in the interwar period - building here started in the early 1930's, and expanded during the Second World War. Many of the original buildings still stand. Base Trenton and several lodger units are located here. Over the years, the base has seen many changes and has fulfilled several different roles. Today, 8 Wing/CFB Trenton is one of the largest and busiest air force bases in Canada. The hub of air transport operations it is involved in virtually every Canadian Forces operation. Most personnel and equipment deployed to places such as Afghanistan pass through Trenton at some point. |
| Front Description : | Chief Warrant Officer (CWO) crest |
| Back Description : | The Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton water tower painted like this so pilots landing and taking off from the base could easily see it. Also used as an antenna. |
| Diameter | 41.00 mm |
| Material | -I do not know- |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
