425 Tactical Fighter Squadron
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425 Tactical Fighter Squadron (French: 425e Escadron d'appui tactique, also "Alouette" (English: skylark) Squadron, is a unit of the Royal Canadian Air Force. It operates CF-18 Hornet fighter jets from CFB Bagotville in Quebec, Canada. The squadron was originally formed during the Second World War.
Not to be confused with USAF 425th Fighter Squadron.
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425e Escadron d'appui tactique | |
Active | 1942–1945, 1954–present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Role | Strategic bombing (1942–1945), fighter-interceptor (1954–present) |
Part of | No. 6 Group RCAF (1943–1945), 3 Wing (1961–present) |
Home station | CFB Bagotville |
Nickname(s) | Alouette Squadron |
Motto(s) | Je te plumerai (French for 'I shall pluck you') |
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Website | www |
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Badge | A lark volant wings elevated and adorned proper |
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Fighter |
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