When
Canada Ruled the Skies
The
Sabre
Era
Photo
source Dave McCartney
In
1951, as part of Canada's Contribution to the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization (NATO) for the collective defense of
Western Europe, The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
undertook to provide an air division of 12 fighter squadrons
.
First of the twelve units to go overseas was No. 410
Cougar Squadron late in 1951, No. 441 Squadron followed a
few months later, and No. 439 Sabre Toothed Tiger squadron
arrived at North Luffenham, England in June 1952: the third
F-86 (Sabre) unit in No. 1 Fighter Wing of the RCAF
Air Division.
The
Squadron remained in England Until the Spring of 1955, at
which time it moved to Marville, France, and for eight
years helped to build the RCAF's reputation for excellence
both at home and abroad.
When
Canada Ruled the Skies
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Department of Defense (Canada)
and
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