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{{Short description|Royal Canadian Air Force base in Winnipeg, Manitoba}}
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'''Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg''' {{Airport codes|YWG|CYWG}}, ('''CFB Winnipeg''') is a [[Canadian Forces base|Canadian Forces Base]] located within the City of [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]. Co-located at the [[Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport]], CFB Winnipeg is home to many flight operations support divisions, as well as several training schools. Its primary lodger unit is 17 Wing.
'''Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg''' ('''CFB Winnipeg'''; {{Airport codes|YWG|CYWG||p=n}}) is a [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] base located within the City of [[Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]. Co-located at [[Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport]], CFB Winnipeg is home to many flight operations support divisions, as well as several training schools. Its primary RCAF lodger unit is '''17 Wing''', commonly referred to as '''17 Wing Winnipeg'''.


One of the facilities at CFB Winnipeg is the [[Billy Bishop|Billy Bishop Building]] which houses the headquarters of [[1 Canadian Air Division]] (1 CAD) as well as the headquarters of Canadian [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD) Region.
It is also the [[1 Canadian Air Division]]/Canadian [[North American Aerospace Defense Command]] (NORAD) Region Headquarters. The base is supported by over 3,600 military personnel and civilian employees. It is also home to the [[Billy Bishop]] Building, which houses '''1 Canadian Air Division''' (1 Cdn Air Div, as of 2006 now known as 1 CAD).


== History ==
== History ==
[[File:CFB Winnipeg open street map.png|thumbnail|left|Map of the base. To the north are the runways at Winnipeg International Airport.]]
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[[File:CT-142 Dash-8 Gonzo.jpg|thumb|left|CT-142 Dash-8 "Gonzo" of 402 Squadron]]
Established in 1922 by the federal government's [[Air Board (Canada)|Canadian Air Board]] (a two squadron [[Canadian Air Force (1918–1920)|Canadian Air Force]] formed in 1918 was disbanded in 1920), Winnipeg was opened as an [[aerodrome]] and became known as '''RCAF Station Winnipeg''' in 1925 after the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] was formed the previous year from the [[Canadian Air Force (1920–1924)|second Canadian Air Force]]
Established in 1922 by the federal government's [[Air Board (Canada)|Canadian Air Board]] (a two squadron [[Canadian Air Force (1918–1920)|Canadian Air Force]] formed in 1918 was disbanded in 1920), Winnipeg was opened as an [[aerodrome]] and became known as '''No 1 (Operations) Wing, Winnipeg''' on 1 April 1925<ref>Authority PC 774 of 19 May 1925 retroactive to 1 April, and General Order 69/25.</ref> after the [[Royal Canadian Air Force]] was formed the previous year from the [[Canadian Air Force (1920–1924)|second Canadian Air Force]]


Initially, the base served as a winter home for units that operated across northern Manitoba. During [[World War II]], the base played an expanded role, participating in the [[British Commonwealth Air Training Plan]] (BCATP). During that time, they trained more than 130,000 personnel from across Canada ranging from pilots, navigators, observers and wireless operators. RCAF Station Winnipeg also became an important supply and repair depot and base to ferry and inspect units for the air force.
Initially, the base served as a winter home for units that operated across northern Manitoba. During [[World War II]], the base played an expanded role, participating in the [[British Commonwealth Air Training Plan]] (BCATP). During that time, they trained more than 130,000 personnel from across Canada ranging from pilots, navigators, observers and wireless operators. RCAF Station Winnipeg also became an important supply and repair depot and base to ferry and inspect units for the air force.
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Following the war, RCAF Station Winnipeg continued to provide training for pilots and navigators from many allied countries, as well as base active RCAF squadrons. The formation of '''No.2 Air Observer School & Central Navigation School''' was created from the increased training activities which graduated over 5,000 aircrew from foreign countries.
Following the war, RCAF Station Winnipeg continued to provide training for pilots and navigators from many allied countries, as well as base active RCAF squadrons. The formation of '''No.2 Air Observer School & Central Navigation School''' was created from the increased training activities which graduated over 5,000 aircrew from foreign countries.


The air force has long had a reserve or auxiliary presence there: No. 112 Squadron from 1932 to 1940 and then, since 1946, [[402 Squadron|No. 402 Squadron]]. This latter unit has used, successively, the [[North American P-51 Mustang|P-51D Mustang]], [[North American T-6 Texan|Harvard Trainer]], [[de Havilland Vampire]], [[Canadair CT-133 Silver Star]], [[Beechcraft Model 18|Beech C-45 Expeditor]], [[de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter|de Havilland Otter]] and were the last Canadian squadron to fly the [[Douglas C-47 Skytrain|CC-129 Dakota]].<ref>[http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/17w-17e/sqns-escs/page-eng.asp?id=411#s3 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron]</ref>
The air force has long had a reserve or auxiliary presence there: No. 112 Squadron from 1932 to 1940 and then, since 1946, '''[[402 Squadron|No. 402 Squadron]]'''. This latter unit has used, successively, the [[North American P-51 Mustang|P-51D Mustang]], [[North American T-6 Texan|Harvard Trainer]], [[de Havilland Vampire]], [[Canadair CT-133 Silver Star]], [[Beechcraft Model 18|Beech C-45 Expeditor]], [[de Havilland Canada DHC-3 Otter|de Havilland Otter]] and were the last Canadian squadron to fly the [[Douglas C-47 Skytrain|CC-129 Dakota]].<ref>[http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/17w-17e/sqns-escs/page-eng.asp?id=411#s4 Official RCAF Website: 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron - History] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918113956/http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/17w-17e/sqns-escs/page-eng.asp?id=411 |date=2012-09-18 }}</ref>


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The February 1, 1968 unification of the RCAF with the [[Royal Canadian Navy]] and [[Canadian Army]] formed the [[Canadian Forces]]. As a result, RCAF Station Winnipeg was renamed as '''Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg (North)'''.
== CFB Winnipeg ==
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[[File:Canadian Armed Forces - DHC6 - Twin Otter.jpg|thumb|left|CC-138 Twin Otter of 440 Squadron]]
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The February 1, 1968 unification of the RCAF with the [[Royal Canadian Navy]] and [[Canadian Army]] formed the [[Canadian Forces]]. As a result, RCAF Station Winnipeg was renamed as '''Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg (North)'''


The Canadian Army camp Fort Osborne Barracks, later renamed Kapyong Barracks, home of the 2nd Battalion, [[Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry]] (PPCLI), was merged with the RCAF base, becoming '''Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg (South)'''. Kapyong Barracks closed in June 2004 and 2PPCLI re-located to [[CFB Shilo]] near [[Brandon, Manitoba|Brandon]]. The Kapyong Barracks name was also transferred to the new garrison facility in CFB Shilo.
The Canadian Army camp Fort Osborne Barracks, later renamed Kapyong Barracks, home of the 2nd Battalion, [[Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry]] (PPCLI), was merged with the RCAF base, becoming '''Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg (South)'''. Kapyong Barracks closed in June 2004 and 2PPCLI re-located to [[CFB Shilo]] near [[Brandon, Manitoba|Brandon]]. The Kapyong Barracks name was also transferred to the new garrison facility in CFB Shilo.
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'''CFB Winnipeg''' became home to several transport and utility squadrons, as well as headquarters for [[History of the Royal Canadian Air Force|Air Command]], which was formed in 1975. A realignment of the Canadian Forces in the mid-1990s saw Air Command HQ move to [[National Defence Headquarters (Canada)|National Defence Headquarters]]. As with other AIRCOM bases across Canada, CFB Winnipeg's squadrons were grouped under a wing system, in this case '''17 Wing Winnipeg''', which is the highest-level unit at the base.
'''CFB Winnipeg''' became home to several transport and utility squadrons, as well as headquarters for [[History of the Royal Canadian Air Force|Air Command]], which was formed in 1975. A realignment of the Canadian Forces in the mid-1990s saw Air Command HQ move to [[National Defence Headquarters (Canada)|National Defence Headquarters]]. As with other AIRCOM bases across Canada, CFB Winnipeg's squadrons were grouped under a wing system, in this case '''17 Wing Winnipeg''', which is the highest-level unit at the base.


As an AIRCOM training centre, CFB Winnipeg is currently home to [[3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School]] (although the unit itself is located in [[Portage la Prairie]], west of Winnipeg), the [[1 Canadian Forces Flying Training School]] (formerly known as [[Canadian Forces Air Navigation School]] or CFANS), the [[Air Operations Branch#Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies|Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies]] (CFSAS), the [[Canadian Forces Health Services Group#Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training|Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training]] (CFSSAT), as well as the Canadian Forces School of Meteorology (CFS Met).
As a RCAF training centre, CFB Winnipeg is currently home to [[3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School]] (although the unit itself is located in [[Portage la Prairie]], west of Winnipeg), 402 Squadron (which conducts training done by the former [[Canadian Forces Air Navigation School]] or CFANS), the [[Air Operations Branch#Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies|Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies]] (CFSAS), the [[Canadian Forces Health Services Group#Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training|Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training]] (CFSSAT), as well as the Canadian Forces School of Meteorology (CFS Met).


== Current usage ==
== Current usage ==
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[[File:CT-142 Dash-8 Gonzo.jpg|thumb|right|CT-142 Dash-8 "Gonzo" of 402 Squadron]]
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[[File:Canadian Armed Forces - DHC6 - Twin Otter.jpg|thumb|right|CC-138 Twin Otter of 440 Squadron]]

For flight operations support, the base houses the following units:
For flight operations support, the base houses the following units:


* [[402 Squadron|402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron]], (4<ref>[http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/17w-17e/sqns-escs/page-eng.asp?id=411#s3 402 Squadron - Aircraft]</ref> [[Bombardier Dash 8|de Havilland CT-142 Dash 8]]<ref>[http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/v2/equip/ct142/index-eng.asp CT-142 Dash-8]</ref>)
* [[402 Squadron|402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron]], (4) [[Bombardier Dash 8|de Havilland CT-142 Dash 8]]
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* [[Canadian Forces Health Services Group#Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training|Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training]]
* [[435 Transport and Rescue Squadron|435 "Chinthe" Transport & Rescue Squadron]], (6<ref>[http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/17w-17e/sqns-escs/page-eng.asp?id=412#s3 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron - Aircraft]</ref> [[Lockheed Martin KC-130|Lockheed CC-130 Hercules]]<ref>[http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/v2/equip/cc130/index-eng.asp CC-130 Hercules]</ref>)
[[File:CFB Winnipeg 17 Wing sign.jpg|thumb|Sign at the entry to CFB Winnipeg, where 17 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force, is currently based.]]
* [[440 Transport Squadron|440 "Vampire" Transport & Rescue Squadron]] based in [[Yellowknife]], [[Northwest Territories]]. (4 [[de Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter|CC-138 Twin Otter]]<ref>[http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/v2/equip/cc138/index-eng.asp CC-138 Twin Otter]</ref>)

* 1 Air Movements Squadron
== Museum==
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* [[Canadian Forces Health Services Group#Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training|Canadian Forces School of Aeromedical Training]]

The base is home to the [[Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park]] . The Air Park is located on Air Force Way and contains 10 historic aircraft. The museum is located in the 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/17Wing {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=March 2022}}</ref>

Outside on static display are:

* [[Avro Canada CF-100 Canuck]] 100784
* [[Beechcraft CT-134 Musketeer]] 134228
* [[Bell OH-58 Kiowa|Bell CH-136 Kiowa]] 136248
* [[Canadair CF-5]]A 116749
* [[Bombardier Challenger 600 series|Canadair CX-144 Challenger]] 144612
* [[Canadair Sabre|Canadair CL-13B Sabre]] 23605
* [[Canadair CT-133 Silver Star]] 133186
* [[Grumman S-2 Tracker|Grumman CP-121 Tracker]] 1551
* [[Canadair CF-104 Starfighter|Lockheed CF-104 Starfighter]] 104753
* [[McDonnell CF-101 Voodoo]] 101008
* [[North American Harvard]] (Canada Car and Foundry Mk IV) 20301


== References ==
== References ==
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{{Commons category}}
== External links ==
*[http://www.cg.cfpsa.ca/cg-pc/Winnipeg/EN/Pages/default.aspx CFB 17 Wing – Winnipeg]
*[http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/17w-17e/index-eng.asp 17 Wing – Winnipeg]


{{Canadian Forces Air Command}}
{{Canadian Forces Air Command}}
{{Canadian Forces Bases}}
{{Canadian Forces Bases}}


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[[Category:Royal Canadian Air Force stations]]
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[[Category:Canadian Forces bases in Manitoba|Winnipeg]]
[[Category:Airports in Manitoba]]


[[fr:Base des Forces canadiennes Winnipeg]]
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Latest revision as of 00:04, 30 December 2024

CFB Winnipeg


17 Wing Winnipeg

1 Canadian Air Division/Canadian NORAD Region

Billy Bishop Building
Canadian NORAD Region emblem
Summary
Airport typeMilitary/Public
OwnerGovernment of Canada
OperatorDND
LocationWinnipeg, Manitoba
Built1925
Elevation AMSL783 ft / 239 m
Coordinates49°54′36″N 097°14′24″W / 49.91000°N 97.24000°W / 49.91000; -97.24000
Map
CYWG is located in Manitoba
CYWG
CYWG
Location in Manitoba
Map
Runways
Direction Length Surface
ft m
13/31 8,701 2,652 Asphalt
18/36 11,000 3,353 Asphalt

Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg (CFB Winnipeg; IATA: YWG, ICAO: CYWG) is a Royal Canadian Air Force base located within the City of Winnipeg, Manitoba. Co-located at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, CFB Winnipeg is home to many flight operations support divisions, as well as several training schools. Its primary RCAF lodger unit is 17 Wing, commonly referred to as 17 Wing Winnipeg.

One of the facilities at CFB Winnipeg is the Billy Bishop Building which houses the headquarters of 1 Canadian Air Division (1 CAD) as well as the headquarters of Canadian North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region.

History

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Map of the base. To the north are the runways at Winnipeg International Airport.

Established in 1922 by the federal government's Canadian Air Board (a two squadron Canadian Air Force formed in 1918 was disbanded in 1920), Winnipeg was opened as an aerodrome and became known as No 1 (Operations) Wing, Winnipeg on 1 April 1925[3] after the Royal Canadian Air Force was formed the previous year from the second Canadian Air Force

Initially, the base served as a winter home for units that operated across northern Manitoba. During World War II, the base played an expanded role, participating in the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). During that time, they trained more than 130,000 personnel from across Canada ranging from pilots, navigators, observers and wireless operators. RCAF Station Winnipeg also became an important supply and repair depot and base to ferry and inspect units for the air force.

Following the war, RCAF Station Winnipeg continued to provide training for pilots and navigators from many allied countries, as well as base active RCAF squadrons. The formation of No.2 Air Observer School & Central Navigation School was created from the increased training activities which graduated over 5,000 aircrew from foreign countries.

The air force has long had a reserve or auxiliary presence there: No. 112 Squadron from 1932 to 1940 and then, since 1946, No. 402 Squadron. This latter unit has used, successively, the P-51D Mustang, Harvard Trainer, de Havilland Vampire, Canadair CT-133 Silver Star, Beech C-45 Expeditor, de Havilland Otter and were the last Canadian squadron to fly the CC-129 Dakota.[4]

The February 1, 1968 unification of the RCAF with the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Army formed the Canadian Forces. As a result, RCAF Station Winnipeg was renamed as Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg (North).

The Canadian Army camp Fort Osborne Barracks, later renamed Kapyong Barracks, home of the 2nd Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry (PPCLI), was merged with the RCAF base, becoming Canadian Forces Base Winnipeg (South). Kapyong Barracks closed in June 2004 and 2PPCLI re-located to CFB Shilo near Brandon. The Kapyong Barracks name was also transferred to the new garrison facility in CFB Shilo.

CFB Winnipeg became home to several transport and utility squadrons, as well as headquarters for Air Command, which was formed in 1975. A realignment of the Canadian Forces in the mid-1990s saw Air Command HQ move to National Defence Headquarters. As with other AIRCOM bases across Canada, CFB Winnipeg's squadrons were grouped under a wing system, in this case 17 Wing Winnipeg, which is the highest-level unit at the base.

As a RCAF training centre, CFB Winnipeg is currently home to 3 Canadian Forces Flying Training School (although the unit itself is located in Portage la Prairie, west of Winnipeg), 402 Squadron (which conducts training done by the former Canadian Forces Air Navigation School or CFANS), the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Studies (CFSAS), the Canadian Forces School of Survival and Aeromedical Training (CFSSAT), as well as the Canadian Forces School of Meteorology (CFS Met).

Current usage

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CT-142 Dash-8 "Gonzo" of 402 Squadron
CC-138 Twin Otter of 440 Squadron

For flight operations support, the base houses the following units:

Sign at the entry to CFB Winnipeg, where 17 Wing, Royal Canadian Air Force, is currently based.

Museum

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The base is home to the Air Force Heritage Museum and Air Park . The Air Park is located on Air Force Way and contains 10 historic aircraft. The museum is located in the 1 Canadian Air Division Headquarters.[5]

Outside on static display are:

References

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  1. ^ Canada Flight Supplement. Effective 0901Z 16 July 2020 to 0901Z 10 September 2020.
  2. ^ Synoptic/Metstat Station Information Archived December 1, 2011, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Authority PC 774 of 19 May 1925 retroactive to 1 April, and General Order 69/25.
  4. ^ Official RCAF Website: 402 "City of Winnipeg" Squadron - History Archived 2012-09-18 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ https://www.facebook.com/17Wing [user-generated source]
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