Historical Aircraft

448 Squadron

 

No. 448 Squadron

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Formed as a Test unit at Cold Lake, Alberta on 20 June 1967, the squadron was responsible for the technical evaluation of new or modified aircraft armament and general systems. On 1 February 1968 the squadron was integrated into the Canadian Armed Forces.

Brief Chronology: Formed at Cold Lake, Alta. 20 Jun 67. Integrated into CAF 1 Feb 68.

Commanders

  • W/C E.K. Fallis, CD 20 Jun 67 – 31 Jan 68.

Higher Formation and Squadron Location

Central Experimental and Proving Establishment:

  • Cold Lake, Alta. 20 Jun 67 – 31 Jan 68.

Representative Aircraft

Douglas Dakota Mk.lVM

  • 10917

Sikorsky H-34A

  • 9635

Canadair Silver Star Mk.3

  • 21315   21404   21450

Canadair CF-104 Starfighter

  • 12625   12702   12704   12705