9 Wing Gander
Among its many roles, 9 Wing Gander is responsible for providing search and rescue services throughout Newfoundland and Labrador as well as north-eastern Quebec. Crews of 103 Search and Rescue Squadron are ready to answer the call in one of the busiest search and rescue regions in Canada.
9 Wing Gander is located in central Newfoundland, Canada’s most easterly province. You will find us just north of the Trans Canada Highway adjacent to Gander International Airport. It’s only a five-minute walk from the International Airport Terminal to the main gate of 9 Wing/CFB Gander and 3 kms to the town proper.
9 Wing includes 9 Air Reserve Flight. It augments and supports the operations, administrative and technical functions of the base. The Wing is also host to CFS Lietrim Detachment Gander which operates and maintains signals intelligence.
In addition, the Wing operates and maintains a Canadian Coastal Radar on behalf of Fighter Group Canadian NORAD Region Headquarters.
As one of the principal military establishments in Newfoundland, the Wing supports Canadian Forces Recruiting Centre Detachment Corner Brook, 41 various Cadet Corps and maintains armories at Grand Falls-Windsor, Corner Brook and Stephenville.
History
9 Wing/CFB Gander is rich in aviation history. From its beginnings as a strategic location during the war, Gander served as a staging area for the Royal Air Force Ferry Command. Gander’s importance during the war continued to be equally important during peacetime.
Read about the history of 9 Wing Gander.
Squadrons
Equipment
Fidelitas
(Steadfastness)
Significance: The badge depicts the namesake of the town in Newfoundland where the radio station is located. A navy blue field denotes its past naval affiliations.
Command team
Lieutenant-Colonel Jenn Weissenborn, CD
Chief Warrant Officer Dianne Maidment
Wing news
National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces – COVID-19
The latest information and resources for military and civilian members of the Defence Team related to the rapidly evolving 2019 novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and the steps being taken to minimize the risk to our military and civilian members.
March 19, 2020
Join the RCAF - Dare to be extraordinary
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February 1, 2020
NATO Force Completes First Operational Flight
NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance Force (NAGSF) in Sigonella, Italy, completed its first operational flight of RQ-4D Phoenix aircraft on June 4, 2020.
July 14, 2020
Happy Canada Day!
The RCAF wishes you a happy Canada Day!
June 30, 2020
14 Wing’s command team gathers to mark National Indigenous Peoples Day
Master Seaman Scott Carson used his Defence Aboriginal Advisory Group’s eagle feather to waft a smudge’s scented smoke to the eyes, ears, mouths, hands and body of people attending a ceremony marking National Indigenous Peoples Day at 14 Wing Greenwood, Nova Scotia.
June 26, 2020
Contact information
9 Wing Gander
PO Box 6000
Gander NL A1V 1X1
Public Affairs Officer
Phone: 709-256-1703 extension 1126
Fax: 709-256-1735
