444 Combat Support Squadron
444 Combat Support Squadron is an Air Force unit with the Canadian Armed Forces. Based at CFB Goose Bay, it provides helicopter support to the base operations.
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| Founded | 1 April 1993 |
| Country | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Canada |
| Branch |  Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Role | Rescue |
| Part of | 5 Wing |
| Garrison/HQ | CFB Goose Bay |
| Motto(s) | STRIKE SWIFT STRIKE SURE |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding Officer | Major Ryan Snider |
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| Helicopter | CH-146 Griffon |
History
444 Fighter Squadron was formed in March 1953 at CFB St. Hubert, Quebec and moved to CFB Baden-Soellingen in West Germany.[1]
Disbanded 1967, it was re-formed as 444 Tactical Helicopter Squadron at CFB Lahr, West Germany in 1972 as part of Canadian Forces Europe until 1991 and again in CFB Goose Bay in 1993.[2]
Past Aircraft
- CL-13 Sabre 1953–1962
- CF-104 Starfighter 1962–1972
- CH-112 Nomad 1961–1972
- CH-136 Kiowa 1972–1991
- CH-135 Twin Huey 1993–1996
References
- "No. 444 Squadron". Avroland. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
- "444 squadron". Helis.com. Retrieved 17 November 2013.
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