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 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | 3.50 mm thick 430 Squadron is located in Valcartier, Quebec, approximately 25 kms north of Quebec City. Equipped with CH-146 Griffons , the Squadron supports 5e Groupe Brigade Mécanisé du Canada. The "Silver Falcon" Squadron has an interesting history . It was formed at Hartford Bridge, England, on 1 January 1943. The Squadron was then part of 39 Reconnaissance Wing in the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). In those early years pilots, most of them Canadian, flew the P-40 Tomahawk . After the war, it reformed in North Bay as a Fighter Squadron, equipped with F-86 Sabres . It was eventually transferred to Zwiebrucken, Germany where it flew the CF-104 Starfighter. Today, the Squadron flying Ch-146 Griffon helicoptor, has a complement of Regular Force members and Reservists. Its current role is close to its original mandate, namely to provide tactical aviation support to land forces. |
| Front Description : | The 430 Squadron badge depicts a Gyrfalcon's head in front of a sun in splendour. The Gyrfalcon, found in northern Canada, is noted for its exceptional and alert fighting ability. The sun in splendours used to depict the squadrons role of fighter reconnaissance. (the bringing of light or information to the troops). Motto: CELERITER CERTOQUE "Swiftly and Surely" |
| Back Description : | It was formed at Hartford Bridge, England. P-40 Tomahawk CH-146 Griffon. CFB Valcartier |
| Diameter | 37.00 mm |
| Material | -I do not know- |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
