1 Wing Kingston

Who we are

1 Wing is the home of Canada’s tactical aviation capability. Equipped with a mixed fleet of CH-146 Griffon and CH-147F Chinook helicopters, 1 Wing provides integrated tactical aviation airpower effects for the Canadian Army, the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as part of the Canada First Defence Strategy’s national and international objectives. Our personnel are highly trained, dedicated professionals who maintain a culture of uncompromising standards, safety and operational fitness to deliver combat-effective airpower. 1 Wing consists of a Formation Headquarters and seven Total Force (employing both Regular and Reserve force personnel) RCAF squadrons distributed across Canada.

1 Wing Kingston is located at Canadian Forces Base Kingston.

History

Read about the history of 1 Wing Kingston.

Squadrons

• 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
• 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron
• 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
• 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron
• 430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
• 438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
• 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron

Equipment

• CH-146 Griffon
• CH-147F Chinook

Command Team