Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, home of the Canadian fighter pilot, is situated in the remote north eastern corner of Alberta, almost on the border with Saskatchewan. It was opened in 1954 to be used as an air weapons training base, and still performs this vital function today. The base is also home to two frontline squadrons.
Over 3000 military personnel, 3200 dependents and 470 civilian employees live at Cold Lake, making it both the biggest and the busiest fighter base in Canada. Largest resident flying unit is No 419 'Moose' Sqn which operates over 30 CF-5A and B aircraft in the tactical training role. The first of three CF-18 units is No 410 'Cougar' Sqn which acts as the conversion unit. whilst No 416 ' Lynx' and No 441 'Silver Fox' Squadrons are operational units. The Base Flight comprises 12 CT-33A 'T-Birds' and three CUH-1H Huey helicopters. Cold Lake is also home to the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE). this self-contained unit being responsible for flight testing all aircraft, weapons and avionics systems destined for use in Canadian military aircraft.
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Over 3000 military personnel, 3200 dependents and 470 civilian employees live at Cold Lake, making it both the biggest and the busiest fighter base in Canada. Largest resident flying unit is No 419 'Moose' Sqn which operates over 30 CF-5A and B aircraft in the tactical training role. The first of three CF-18 units is No 410 'Cougar' Sqn which acts as the conversion unit. whilst No 416 ' Lynx' and No 441 'Silver Fox' Squadrons are operational units. The Base Flight comprises 12 CT-33A 'T-Birds' and three CUH-1H Huey helicopters. Cold Lake is also home to the Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment (AETE). this self-contained unit being responsible for flight testing all aircraft, weapons and avionics systems destined for use in Canadian military aircraft.
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