No. 437 Squadron RCAF

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437 Husky Squadron
Squadron badge
Information
Role	Transport
Aircraft operated	CC-150 Polaris
Wing	8 Wing
Base	CFB Trenton
Motto	OMNIA PASSIM Anything Anywhere
Call Sign
History
Date founded	September 14, 1944
Badge	A husky's head affronte erased
Notable Battle Honours	France and Germany 1944-1945, Arnhem, Rhine, Gulf and Kuwait
Previous Designation

437 Husky Squadron is a Air Force unit with the Canadian Forces. Based at CFB Trenton. It is responsible for long range airlift for the CF.

Squadron History

Formed in England in 1944 is provided general transport until disbanded in 1946.

Reformed at Trenton in 1961 it was initially equipped with CC-106 Yukon. It was re-equipped with the CC-137 Husky (Boeing 707) in 1972. While operating the Husky it provided Air to Air Refueling in addition to transport service.

437 squadron frequently supports government dignitaries while on official visits including the Queen and the Prime Minister of Canada.

The squadron currently operates the CC-150 Polaris which is a modified version of the Airbus A310.

External links

• [www.rcaf.com]
• [DND - 437 Squadron History]

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