417 Combat Support Squadron

417 Combat Support Squadron (French: 417e Escadron de soutien au combat) is an Air Force unit with the Canadian Forces. Based at CFB Cold Lake it provides helicopter support to the base operations. Since 1994, it has also provided search and rescue.

417 Combat Support Squadron
417e Escadron de soutien au combat (French)
Active
  • 1941–1945
  • 1947–1949
  • 1968–1983
  • 1993–present
CountryCanada
BranchRoyal Canadian Air Force
TypeCombat support
SizeOne squadron
Part of4 Wing
Garrison/HQCFB Cold Lake
Motto(s)Supporting liberty and justice
Battle honours
  • Defence of Britain, 1942
  • Egypt and Libya, 1942–1943
  • North Africa, 1943
  • Sicily, 1943
  • Italy, 1943–1945
  • Salerno
  • Anzio and Nettuno
  • Gustav Line
  • Gothic Line
Websitecanada.ca/en/air-force/corporate/squadrons/417-squadron.html
Commanders
Honorary colonelKendra Kincade
Insignia
Identification
symbol		Argent in front of a palm tree Or eradicated a sword Argent and fasces Gules in saltire
Aircraft flown
TransportCH-146 Griffon
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