FROM OUR COMMANDING OFFICER
437 (T) Squadron 437e escadron de transport
PO Box 1000 Stn Forces CP 1000, Succ Forces
8 Wing Trenton 8iéme Escadre Trenton
Astra, Ontario K0K 3W0 Astra, Ontario K0K 3W0
(613) 965-3437 (613) 965-3437
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06 September 2019
Huskies,
The celebration is upon us!
It is my privilege to be the 437 Squadron Commanding Officer during its 75th year of operations. The Squadron’s unique mandate in Air Mobility connects its members of past and present because of the global lens that is offered through its exclusive missions. As the RCAF’s global VIP Transport agent and soon to be the sole provider of RCAF Strategic Air-to-Air Refueling, we share a language and perspective known only to us.
The current cadre of Squadron members represents today’s lines in our history book, a book founded on a past of professionalism, camaraderie and a passion to serve. In one week, on 13/14 September, the past and present will merge to celebrate an operational niche within an institution that offers rare opportunity and challenge. As we enter into our last week of planning, I represent the sentiments of all Squadron members as we open our hearts and welcome you back to a period of your career that elicits fond memories and connections. We look forward to sharing stories of today, to hosting in venues that create a warm atmosphere of reminiscence and to furthering our understanding of the details that transpired before us.
Thank you for committing your time to this extraordinary event! Travel safe and see you soon at your Husky homecoming!
Lieutenant-Colonel Diane Baldasaro
Commanding Officer
437 (T) Squadron
LOOKING FORWARD TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU
Location
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Above is a map of 8 Wing outlining the locations of the Meet and Greet, and Gala Dinner.
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Tickets and Designated Drivers
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Volunteer drivers will be available to provide guests a safe ride home to anywhere in the Quinte West / Belleville area after both events.
Non-Squadron members will be able to pay for their tickets upon entrance to the Gala Dinner if they have not already done so. Please bring cash or a cheque if you have not yet paid.
ABOUT 437 (T) SQUADRON
Since 1961, 437 has been providing the wide range of support services essential for the Squadron's many and varied national and international missions. With the poud motto "Omnia Passim" (Anything, Anywhere), we commit ourselves to perpetuating their outstanding record of achievement. Nonetheless, 437 Squadron has earned an excellent reputation in the role of VIP transport. Members of the Royal Family, the Prime Minister, the Governor General and various heads of State have been frequent passengers.
