No. 5 Squadron RCAF
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No. 5 Squadron RCAF was a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron that was active during the Second World War. It was primarily used in an anti-submarine role with Eastern Air Command and was based at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Gander, Newfoundland, Torbay, Newfoundland, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia and Sydney, Nova Scotia. The squadron flew the Supermarine Stranraer, Consolidated Canso and Consolidated Catalina before disbanding on 15 July 1945.[2]
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No. 5 Squadron RCAF | |
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Active | 1934-1945 |
Disbanded | 15 July 1945 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Role | Bomber Reconnaissance |
Part of | RCAF Eastern Air Command |
Nickname(s) | Gannet |
Motto(s) | VOLANDO VINCIMUS - "By Flying We Conquer" |
Engagements | Second World War |
Battle honours | North West Atlantic, 1939-1945[1] |
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