No. 437 Squadron

Badge: A husky’s head affronte erased

Motto: Omnia passim (Anything anywhere)

Authority: King George VI, April 1945

Nicknamed the “Husky Squadron,” this unit adopted as its badge a husky’s head indicative of its function of glider towing and the transportation of essential freight.

Formed as a Transport unit at Trenton, Ontario on 1 Oc­tober 1961, the squadron flew Yukon aircraft on transatlan­tic service to Canadian military bases in Europe. On 1 February 1968 the squadron was integrated into the Cana­dian Armed Forces.

Brief Chronology: Formed at Trenton, Ont. 1 Oct. 61. In­tegrated into CAF 1 Feb 68.

Nicknames: “Husky”, “Yukon”

Commanders

• W/C J.O. Maitland, CD 19 Oct 61 – 25 May 64.
• W/C D.R. Adamson, CD 26 May 64 – 8 Aug 66.
• W/C R.G. Husch, CD 9 Aug 66 – 31 Jan 68.

Higher Formation and Squadron Location

Air Transport Command:

• Trenton, Ont. 1 Oct 61 – 31 Jan 68.

Representative Aircraft

Canadair CC-106 Yukon (Oct 61 – Jan 68).

• Passenger 15921   15923 to 15925   15928
• Freight  15922   15926   15927   15930   15931
• VIP  15929   15932