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We’re still Squadron, that he would return a learning, and we’re going to go mere three years later as the Wing through pretty much the same Commander. routine with the CC130J. The job Colonel Russ Williams, who of the leadership team at 8 Wing assumed command from Colonel will be to make sure that those Mike Hood just last week, admits capabilities are introduced and that this was something he had developed safely, and that we hoped for, but surely didn’t expect. ensure that our people are proper- “Certainly I was keen to get ly trained to do what it is we ask the opportunity, but you never them to do.” know. There are a number of qual- As for the CC130J Hercules, ified people who could do the job Col Williams expects the first cou- so that’s why I say that I feel very ple of planes will arrive at 8 Wing fortunate to have been appointed.” next spring or early summer. He He says he also has been fol- says a total of 17 of these aircraft lowing developments here at 8 are anticipated, which will come in Wing as part of his former posi- over a period of years, similar to tion as Project Director for the the arrival of the CC177s. Airlift Capability projects “We’re in the process of phas- Strategic (CC177 Globemaster ing out the older airplanes. The III) and Tactical (CC130J ), and plan is that by the time all of the Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue. CC130Js have arrived, the older “I’ve had the opportunity to CC130Es will be retired. The keep a close eye on the develop- newer CC130Hs, 13 of them, will ment necessary to support these remain to conduct Search and fleets and the collateral advantage Rescue (SAR) operations across the rest of the base has enjoyed, the country, split between Trenton, Colonel Russ Williams assumed command of 8 Wing/CFB Trenton from Colonel Mike Hood on and will enjoy, in the coming Greenwood and Winnipeg. This Wednesday, July 15, 2009. years.” predominately SAR role will con- remains capable and continues to be easier if each of us is in good visit the units, to get some one-on- Col Williams is eager to tinue until the arrival of the new excel in operations, at the same physical and mental condition,” he one input from the folks here, and embrace what he terms as “an fixed-wing SAR airplanes, which time as we introduce new fleets said. understand what they are happy unprecedented period of develop- will ultimately replace the and continue renewal and devel- Col Williams also considers 8 about and what their challenges ment and renewal here at 8 CC130Hs and the Buffalo at opment. So the trick for all of us Wing’s close ties to the local com- might be, so that we can help them Wing/CFB Trenton.” Comox. The timelines for this new will be, as it has been for the last munity to be very important. with those. We are honoured to “It’s very exciting. There are fleet are still being developed.” few years, to continue this devel- “As I said in my speech at the represent Wing personnel, mili- obviously some inconveniences And of course, with new air- opment as rapidly as possible Change of Command ceremony, tary and civilian, and we’ll be that affect our day-to-day activi- craft must come new hangars. while we conduct and support it’s clear that Col Hood has doing what we can to support ties, but it’s hard not to be very “We’re going to have a number operations. We need to make sure worked hard to keep that relation- them. I look forward to getting out excited about the evolution that’s of exciting milestones to witness as here that we continue to do that ship strong. I have already had the and meeting people face-to-face happening here in Trenton.” we go along, including the open- effectively, notwithstanding the opportunity to meet with Quinte and to developing a better under- “And not just the fleets, but the ing of the new control tower in the massive changes going on all West city council and Mayor standing of all elements of opera- renewal of the existing infrastruc- not-too-distant future. And we are around us.” Williams. It’s clear to me that tions here in Trenton.” ture. Much of this would have obviously going to be very pleased As with his predecessor, Col there is a very strong working rela- One other thing the Wing happened in due course, but cer- to have the new hangars con- Williams places a high value on tionship there and one I certainly Commander plans to do is fly. tainly the arrival of the new fleets structed for the new airplanes, fitness. will be working to maintain and “I will be flying; I am going to and the requirements to support which will make our efforts in “Fitness is vital. The Air Force develop this very important rela- renew my qualification on the these new airplanes have allowed support of these fleets much, much has changed a lot in the last 10 tionship. I see this as a critical Polaris starting early next month. us to go ahead and replace infra- easier.” years, in terms of the types of alliance.” One of my goals is to work with structure that needed replacing.” A key priority for Col operations we conduct and sup- For the immediate future, Col our personnel in an operational “But at the end of the day, Williams is the need to maintain port, and I think it’s become very Williams plans to get out and setting. For that reason I’ll also be there’s no doubt that we’re going the Wing’s operational capability. obvious to all of us that we need to meet the personnel of 8 looking for opportunities to catch to be far, far ahead of where we’ve “I think that the priority has to step into operations on short Wing/CFB Trenton. a ride with all of our units. I am been, in virtually everything we be that we ensure that the Wing notice. And that is only going to “Chief West and I are keen to looking forward to it.” The Contact 2 July 24, 2009 News 8 Wing personnel respond quickly to crash by Lisa Bailey marks on the runway, but the T-33 scene to take control of it, Capt Contact Staff careened through a fence and con- Ostner said, the response was well tinued over the airfield’s perimeter underway. Military Police were Hwy #2 W, Belleville • 613-962-9513 Ext 44 By all accounts, 8 Wing/CFB road. It came to rest inside the air- already there and ambulance staff ING AT G AT START STARTIN Trenton reacted swiftly and fully field’s outer fence next to RCAF were tending to the pilot who was 5.9% 3.9% O.A.C A.C when a civilian-owned T-33 jet Road, straddling a ditch with the out of the plane. Firefighters, under O. crashed during a noontime take-off wings supporting the fuselage. The 8 Wing Deputy Fire Chief Master at the Wing on July 15. jet’s landing gear had collapsed and Warrant Officer Jacques Rene’s “My personal opinion was that debris such as documents and the command, were spraying foam BUY ANY HCUV ACCORD OR CIVIC IN THE MONTH OF JULY AND RECEIVE the response was very good, the pilot’s bag had spilled onto the run- onto the fuel, which was leaking $1,000.00 IN SAVINGS ON ACCESSORIES OR BUSINESS OFFICE UPGRADES base resources came together and way, Capt Ostner said. into the ditch. 2005 Odyssey EX 2004 Accord EXL took care of it properly and effec- “I’ve been in the military for 30 “The first concern is the aircraft V-6, 3 Zone Climate Control, Power 4 cyl, automatic, Dual Zone tively,” said Captain Konrad years and this is the first crash I’ve catching on fire,” Capt Jane said, Sliding Doors. Alloys, Power Drivers Climate Control, Leather Interior, Ostner of 8 Wing Air Traffic witnessed . from lift-off to down- given the fuel leak and hot engines. 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