Otis Willie
July 3rd 04, 11:19 PM
Labrador chopper retires
http://www.trentonian.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentID=71467&catname=Local+News
{EXCERPT} Special celebration this weekend at Baker’s Island, CFB
Trenton
2Lt. Kendrah Denny Local News - Friday, June 25, 2004 @ 10:00
After 41 years as the primary search and rescue aircraft in the
Canadian Forces and having participated in thousands of successful
recovery missions, the CH 113 Labrador helicopter is shutting down its
engines and retiring from active service.
To mark the distinguished career of the Labrador, as well as the
transition to the CH 149 Cormorant, a national ceremony, hosted by 424
Transport and Rescue Squadron, will take place at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton
this weekend.
The Labrador has faithfully served Canada and members of the CF since
1963. Prior to the integration of th...
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Otis Willie
Associate Librarian
The American War Library
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http://www.trentonian.ca/webapp/sitepages/content.asp?contentID=71467&catname=Local+News
{EXCERPT} Special celebration this weekend at Baker’s Island, CFB
Trenton
2Lt. Kendrah Denny Local News - Friday, June 25, 2004 @ 10:00
After 41 years as the primary search and rescue aircraft in the
Canadian Forces and having participated in thousands of successful
recovery missions, the CH 113 Labrador helicopter is shutting down its
engines and retiring from active service.
To mark the distinguished career of the Labrador, as well as the
transition to the CH 149 Cormorant, a national ceremony, hosted by 424
Transport and Rescue Squadron, will take place at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton
this weekend.
The Labrador has faithfully served Canada and members of the CF since
1963. Prior to the integration of th...
U.S. and friendly nation laws prohibit fully
reproducing copyrighted material. In abidance
with our laws this report cannot be provided in
its entirety. However, you can read it in full
today at the supplied URL. The subject/content of
this report is not necessarily the viewpoint of
the distributing Library. This report is provided
for your information and discussion.
---------------------------
Otis Willie
Associate Librarian
The American War Library
http://www.americanwarlibrary.com