No. 445 Squadron RCAF was a short-lived post World War II squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
| No. 445 Squadron RCAF | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Active | 1953-1962 |
| Disbanded | 1962 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | .svg){kind=small} Royal Canadian Air Force |
| Role | Fighter operations |
| Home base | RCAF North Bay (1953) RCAF Uplands (1953-1956) RCAF Station Marville (1956-1962) |
| Nickname(s) | Wolverine |
| Motto(s) | Strike as Lightning |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | CF-100 Canuck |
The unit was formed in 1953 at CFB North Bay and equipped with CF-100 Canuck. It relocated to CFB Uplands shortly afterwards.[1]
In 1956 No 445 relocated to RCAF Station Marville in France becoming an All-weather Fighter squadron. The squadron was disbanded in 1962 when the CF-100 was retired by the RCAF.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "No. 445 Squadron". Canadian Wings. Archived from the original on June 5, 2014. Retrieved June 5, 2014.
