435 Transport and Rescue Squadron | ||
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Information | ||
Role | Transport | |
Aircraft Operated | C-130 Hercules | |
Home Station | 17 Wing Winnipeg | |
Motto | "Certi Provehendi" ("Determined to deliver") | |
History | ||
Date Founded | 1944 | |
Badge | Chinthe | |
Notable Battle Honours | Burma, 1944-45. |
435 Transport and Rescue Squadron is a unit of the Royal Canadian Air Force, based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
The squadron flies the CC-130 Hercules H-model tanker/transport in the airlift and search and rescue roles. In addition, 435 Squadron is the only Royal Canadian Air Force squadron equipped and trained to conduct tactical air-to-air refueling of fighter aircraft in support of operational and training activities at home and abroad.