408 Sqn - National Air Force Museum of Canada - Trenton, ON - Specific Veteran Memorials on Waymarking.com

This impressive monument is located in the outdoor airpark of the National Air Force Museum of Canada. Adorned by three metal "Ganders" symbol of the Squadron, the grey granite faces outline the Squadron's operational history in war and peace.

Marker text reads:

This monument honours those who served with
408 (Goose) Squadron during World War Two and
salutes the Squadron's unique post-war
contribution at home and abroad as depicted
on each face of the Memorial.

"But the man who can most truly
be accounted brave is he who
best knows the meaning of what
is sweet in life and what is
terrible and then goes out
undeterred to meet what is to
come"

Pericles

Such were the 936 Casualties
of 408 Squadron
in World War II
1941 - 1945

"...and they shall beat their swords
into plowshares"

Isiah 2.4

Few Airmen in the history of
Peacetime flying operations
have undertaken and achieved
the arduous and demanding
series of tasks required to
complete the aerial photography
and geodetic survey necessary
for the completion of the
mapping of Canada/

To the Ground and Aircrew of
408 Squadron
1949-1957

Per Ardua Ad Astra

During the Cold War
When Our Northern Reaches
Were Regularly Subjected
To Soviet Probes, 408 Squadron
Maintained a Constant Visible
Presence Throughout the
Canadian Arctic

408 Squadron Proved Itself in War,
Provide the Most Accurate Maps in The World
Maintain a Canadian Presence in the
High Arctic, Then Assumed a Transport
Close Support and Area Reconnaissance Role
In 1970 it Became a Tactical Helicopter
Squadron.

408 Squadron Stands Ready To
Aid The Civil Power and
Assist in Peacekeeping
Abroad

It has Served In
Honduras
Sinai Haiti
Bosnia Kosovo

The Legacy Continues...
Afghanistan

List if there are any visiting hours: Museum is open daily 9 to 5 Closed Mon and Tue during Winter months. Entrance fees (if it applies): $10 adult - free for Veterans and their immediate families. Type of memorial: Monument Website pertaining to the memorial: Not listed

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