The RIAT: a Look at the World's Largest Air Show
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the Vol. 40 No. 30 AuroraAUGUST 19, 2019 NO CHARGE www.auroranewspaper.com Regional soccer takes to Greenwood fields 14 Wing Greenwood hosts the Canadian Armed Forces Atlantic regional soccer tournament Au- gust 19 to 23. RIAT: August 19 will see teams arriving for the 4 p.m. coaches’ meeting at the 14 Wing Fitness A look and Sports Centre, followed by a 5:30 p.m. meet and greet. Action gets underway August at the 20, immediately following the 8 a.m. opening ceremony on the Church Street Apple Bowl fi eld. world’s The round robin games are 70 minutes long; the play-off games are 90 minutes long. largest In the women’s division, Gage- town takes on Halifax in the fi rst game, at 8:30 a.m. August 20. At air show 2 p.m., the 14 Wing Greenwood Some of the members of 405 (Long Range Patrol) Squadron’s CP140 Aurora crew waited out some women take on Halifax. August rain on day one at the Royal International Air Tattoo, including, left Captain Fortin, front centre 21, 14 Wing meets Gagetown at Major Paquette, back Master Corporal Hovey, and right Major MacSween. Submitted 10 a.m. The women’s semi-fi nal Captain Nick Fortin, photographers, who spent their entire day will be at 10 a.m. August 22, with 405 (Long Range Patrol) Squadron snapping away at the jet aircraft, aerobatic the fi nal at 8:15 a.m. August 23. teams, propeller aircraft and any other visiting In the men’s division, the fi rst The Royal International Air Tattoo (RIAT) aircraft fortunate enough to garner an aerial game will be Halifax versus 14 began with a short flight from Newquay, photoshoot. Wing Greenwood at 10 a.m. England, to Royal Air Force (RAF) Fairford Once the 20-minute photoshoot was com- August 20. August 21, 14 Wing in Gloucestershire, England: the nine-per- plete, it was the Aurora’s turn to land. The is back on the fi eld at 8:30 a.m. son crew from 405 (Long Range Patrol) tower controller had no hint of excitement against Gagetown, with Halifax Squadron, 14 Wing Greenwood, could hardly in his voice, unlike the crew, who could see versus Gagetown at 2 p.m. The fathom the spectacle they were about to see. dozens of aircraft of all types and nationalities men’s semi-fi nal will be August The fi rst item on the agenda was an ae- parked on the tarmac. The hundreds of pho- 22 at 8:15 a.m., with the fi nal rial photoshoot, where the CP140M Aurora tographers lining the airfi eld fence assured August 23 at 10 a.m. had to fl y as slow as possible to match the the crew this was the place to be. Away teams will be staying in top speed of the Skyvan aircraft. Once the With over 240 aircraft from 25 different A Royal Canadian Air Force CP140 Aurora, flown by a accommodations at 5th Canadian crew was in close formation, they saw the nations taking part, the RIAT is the largest 405 (Long Range Patrol) Squadron crew, as it arrived in Division Support Base Detach- back of the two-engine prop aircraft full of military airshow in the world. Hosted by RAF England for the Royal International Air Tattoo. SkyVan ment Aldershot. Continued on page 2... CF1 Members receive up to CIBC WOOD GUNDY $10,000 off a Jeep Cherokee WELCOME TO OUR TEAM Laura MacMillan, B.Comm Investment Advisor 8-24 Harbourside Drive Specializing in VW, Audi & BMW repairs We’re better. We’ll prove it. 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Other highlights Welcome to the relaunch have saved numerous lives individual and the collective. included 70 years of the North of the show’s aerial displays of the Command Team Cor- in the region. 405 Squadron Firstly, we will strive to Atlantic Treaty Organization included teams from France, ner. The wing chief warrant has also been called out on enhance individual resiliency and 100 years of the British Italy and Jordan. offi cer and I are committed some of these missions, while by integrating our approaches Overseas Airways Corporation. Although the forecast called to communicating openly balancing other demands for to physical, mental and social Both were celebrated with fl y- for essentially clear skies, all A C27 Spartan flying upside A Lancaster bomber, escorted A cool paint scheme. with the members of 14 Wing maritime surveillance oper- health. While technologies pasts: the former with a variety three days had a mix of sun down! by a few Spitfires. and the local community. ations and force generation. come and go, people are the of modern front-line fi ghters and cloud, with heavy rain This forum will highlight your 404 Squadron continues to fundamental building block of and tanker aircraft from NATO on the Friday morning. This achievements, communicate generate ab initio long range this wing. “Operate as One” on member countries; the latter meant the air displays had strategies to address chal- patrol aviators and technicians an individual level means en- with a Boeing 747 in BOAC to restrict their vertical ma- lenges and opportunities and at an impressive rate. 14 suring you and the wing make livery dragging along the Red neuvering. Nevertheless, the provide the local community Air Maintenance Squadron an investment in your physical Colonel Brendan Cook, left, and Wing Chief Warrant Officer Dan Campbell Arrows, the RAF’s premier aer- displays were nothing short an insight into life on the wing. has kept the CP140 periodic fitness. We will also invest mitment from both you and unique to Greenwood, but it’s As I take command of 14 obatic jet team of BAE Hawks. of spectacular, ranging from This summer has been production line on pace and in your mental health by en- all levels of leadership. We something we feel acutely. We Wing, I ask you join me in (Of note, the Red Arrows single aerobatic prop aircrafts quite busy. Seven changes tackled some challenging fuel suring a safe and supportive will seek to ensure you have will address this challenge by recommitting to the principle and large team displays to of command required the cell repairs. Throughout all, 14 work environment, free from opportunities to invest in your focusing on mentorship, the of “Operate as One,” both modern, fourth-generation support of the wing to en- Operations Support Squadron bullying and harassment, health, both at 14 Wing and in key to building any successful individually and collectively. high-performance supersonic sure outgoing commanding has supported operations and with access to resources to the greater Annapolis Valley. organization. If you take the Take positive steps to improve jets and even transport aircraft, offi cers were honoured and kept the airfield humming manage workplace conflict Building individual resiliency time to share your knowledge your physical, mental and such as the Airbus A400M. incoming commanding of- along. It is an impressive and professional care when will ensure you have a high and experience with your social wellness, and take up The crew spent most of its ficers were welcomed. The record, one which exemplifi es you need it. Your physical and quality of life, now and long co-workers and subordinates, the challenge to become a days with the Aurora static Cadet Training Centre was in our motto, “Operate as One.” mental health must be cou- after you’ve retired. they will benefi t from your ex- mentor. It is the best and most display, as a constant stream full swing, training hundreds During the handover, I was pled with healthy relationships On the collective level, we perience. You will make them lasting way you can make your of enthusiasts, air cadets and Some views of the planes exhibiting at the Royal International Air Tattoo. Submitted of Cadets, with 14 Mission repeatedly impressed by every with your family, friends, will use “Operate as One” to better and, by consequence, mark on the Canadian Armed personnel from other nations Support Squadron and the unit’s dedication to strength- co-workers and the surround- address our most pressing the team will be better. If you Forces. It is also the best hoping to acquire some Aurora its current roles flying the port) Squadron in Trenton, Planning the orderly depar- superlative level of skill and Deputy Wing Commander ening the wing through the ing community. Mental and challenge, the growing ex- are acting as a mentor, you way to face our current and and 405 Squadron memo- CP140M Aurora and the on- Ontario. RCAF Commander ture of hundreds of aircraft is coordination on departure day. section busy supporting them, principle, “Operate as One.” social health, like physical perience gap across many will embrace “Operate as One” future challenges.