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(OAC) CANADA’S MILITARY STORE LE MAGASIN MILITAIRE DU CANADA Canex Windsor Park | 902-465-5414 155271 2 TRIDENT NEWS August 20, 2018 12 Wing personnel on parade in front of the new Shearwater Aviation Park Shearwater celebrates on August 2, as part of the Wing’s 100th anniversary celebrations. rYaN MelaNsoN, TriDeNT sTaFF 100 years with new Aviation Park By Ryan Melanson, BGen Bourgon, a former Sea King A gala dinner was also held on Trident Staff pilot and former Wing Commander August 2, with current and former at 12 Wing Shearwater, said she was members of the maritime aviation As 12 Wing Shearwater officially honoured to be invited back for the community gathering at the new celebrated its 100-year anniversary occasion. She spoke about Shearwa- Halifax Convention Centre to mark from August 1-3, members of the ter’s long history with the Sea King, the 100-year milestone in style. defence community gathered for a which saw her deploy with HMC ships Special guests at the event included special 100th Anniversary Dedica- Preserver, Ville de Quebec, Toronto and Lee Byrd, the granddaughter of US tion Parade and the grand opening of Montreal, as well as the excitement Navy Admiral Richard Byrd, the first the new Shearwater Aviation Park, that’s arrived with the transition to officer to command the air station dedicated to the thousands who have the CH-148 Cyclone. at Shearwater in 1918, along with contributed at the air base through “With state of the art technology, LGen(ret’d) Ashley, and Col (ret’d) the years and made sacrifices in ser- this aircraft is at the forefront of John Cody, who served as Wing Com- vice to Canada. modern warfare, and will be the most mander in Shearwater during the “The park is a culmination of the capable maritime helicopter in the mid 1990s, overseeing the downsizing hard work and dedication of the world,” she said. and transition to a helicopter-only members of the maritime aviation “It will allow 12 Wing Shearwater to air station. community, who have defended and continue to serve the Royal Canadian Cmdre Garnier referenced those protected Canadian airspace, and who Air Force and Royal Canadian Navy changes, along with other challenges have contributed their skills toward with flying colours.” faced at the wing over the years, in his international peace and security,” Other speakers at the parade includ- remarks at the anniversary parade. said BGen Lise Bourgon, the Director ed Cmdre Darren Garnier, represent- The ability of personnel to persevere General Operation of Strategic Joint ing MARLANT and the RCN, as well through those tough moments, and Staff, who travelled to Shearwater for as HCol Donald Julien, who brought the ongoing strength of the Shearwa- the centennial festivities and to pre- well wishes on behalf of Mi’kmaq ter aviation community, is one of the side over the dedication parade. veterans and the wider Mi’kmaq com- reasons the base has had longevity, The Shearwater Aviation Park itself munity, as well as Halifax Mayor Mike he said. It is Canada’s second oldest includes three historical aircraft Savage. military airfield, surpassed only by that will remain on display outdoors, Celebrations through the week also CFB Borden. a CT-133 Silver Star, a Grumman saw a day of historical workshops “There have been challenges and Avenger and a CH-124 Sea King, at the wing, featuring speakers that changing relationships along the way, along with a number of plaques and included a former Air Force Com- but here we stand,” Cmdre Garnier historical monuments with informa- mander in LGen (ret’d) Larry Ashley, said. tion on Shearwater squadrons and former Commanding Officers of local “Maritime aviation has never been operations. It sits directly across the squadrons, and others, delivering stronger. We’re moving proudly into Col Sid Connor, Wing Commander 12 road from the Shearwater Aviation presentations on historical aircraft a new decade and a new century of Wing Shearwater, speaks during the Museum, which will also be receiving like the Curtiss HS-2L flying boats, excellence. The airmen and airwomen 100th Anniversary Gala Dinner at the two more Sea Kings to be included in the Grumman Avenger and Tracker, we see before us are the ones who are Halifax Convention Centre on August 2. indoor static displays. and Sea King itself. going to bring us that capability.” ls BraD UpsHall, 12 WiNG iMaGiNG August 20, 2018 TRIDENT NEWS 3 HMCS Oriole on display during Canal Days in Port Colborne By Lt(N) Bill King, Public Affairs Officer Over 4000 visitors to Port Colborne during Canal Days this past weekend flocked aboard HMCS Oriole for free public tours provided as part of the Great Lakes Deployment (GLD). Built in 1921, Oriole served as the flagship of the Royal Canadian Yacht Club racing out of Toronto until it was gifted to the Navy League to provide a training platform for sailors during the Second World War. Later commissioned into the RCN in 1952, the ship continued to serve as a train- ing vessel based in Esquimalt, B.C. until being sailed through the Pana- ma Canal to Halifax last summer and undergoing a refit. In its new role sailing out of Halifax, Oriole serves as both a sail training vessel and a piece of Canada’s naval history open for public tours, often in ports that seldom see an RCN vessel. The permanent crew of nine RCN LCdr Drew Foran Commanding Officer (1st rear left) of HMCS Oriole, and Susan Freeman(2nd rear left) great niece of George sailors is augmented with changing Gooderham, the original owner of Oriole, pose with cadets and crewmembers aboard HMCS Oriole prior to Port Colborne Canal groups of sea cadets and reservists Days during the vessel’s 2018 Great Lakes Deployment on August 5, 2018. to make 21 sailors on deck. Although MCpl Neil CLARKSON, Fis modern navigation aids and safety gear have been fitted, the sailing gear Great Lakes. “As a tall ship, Oriole is a is rigged and operated much as when piece of Canada’s history that attracts she was originally built, thus provid- an audience. The GLD is intended to ing for hands-on seamanship training. provide Canadians an opportunity to “We take on new cadets Sunday night visit our ships and speak with RCN and train them in how to rig and sail sailors. I’d like to continue to show the boat. It takes four or five of them Oriole off at festivals like this one on braced on the deck to pull in one sheet, the Great Lakes next year,” said Com- and then secure it and get out from manding Officer LCdr Drew Foran. under the line safely. Just when they’re Oriole departed its homeport of getting good we swap them for a new Halifax at the end of May. Thus far, group the next week and do it again,” the ship has hosted visitors in To- said Oriole’s Cox’n, PO1 Scott Harrod. ronto, Hamilton, Port Dalhousie, Canal Days was first held in 1979 on Oakville, Port Stanley, and Windsor. the 150th anniversary of the opening Oriole moves on to Whitby, Kingston, of the original Welland Canal. This Trois Rivieres, Quebec City, Sept-Iles, marine heritage festival continues and Gaspe before returning to its to attract tall ships from around the homeport in late September. Cadet Bryce Garrioch puts the finishing touches on cleaning the hull of HMCS Oriole prior to participating in Port Colborne Canal Days deck tours. 155273 MCpl Neil CLARKSON, Fis 4 TRIDENT NEWS August 20, 2018 www.tridentnewspaper.com Community Calendar Publication Reunion and event notices must be submitted by email. Schedule [email protected] include the sender’s name and phone number. for 2018 A notice will not be published if the event is to happen more that one year from publication date. Submissions may be edited. 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