17 Wing Winnipeg
17 Wing Winnipeg, situated at Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg, operates under the jurisdiction of 2 Canadian Air Division. This establishment plays a crucial role in executing and maintaining air missions to support the mandates of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and offers essential assistance to Lodger Units and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). Moreover, it conducts fundamental aircrew training, specialized education, and aircrew environmental skills training.
Functioning as a support hub, 17 Wing Winnipeg extends administrative, operational, and logistical support to over 113 units across 35 sites and 10 armouries spread over a vast geographical area. Additionally, the Wing supports NORAD fighter operations as a Deployed Operations Base for the CF-18 Hornets when necessary. Proudly supporting both 1 and 2 Canadian Air Divisions as lodger units, 17 Wing Winnipeg has a rich history dating back to its inception in April 1925 as RCAF Station Winnipeg.
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