Air Command (1975-2011) Air Command groups
In 1975, Air Command organized its command and control structure into five groups, with Air Reserve Group being established the following year. This structure of groups remained in place until 1997.
Fighter group Badge
Fighter group (FG), headquartered in North Bay, Ontario, controlled fighter aircraft and liaised with the NORAD command centre in Colorado Springs.
1 Canadian Air Group Badge
1 Canadian Air Group (1 CAG), headquartered in Baden-Soellingen, West Germany, was responsible for air operations in Europe.
Maritime Air Group Badge
Maritime Air Group (MAG), headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a detachment at Esquimalt, British Columbia, commanded maritime air assets.
10 Tactical Air Group Badge
10 Tactical Air Group (10 TAG), headquartered in St. Hubert, Quebec, was responsible for the operation of Mobile Command (Army) air assets
Air Reserve Group Badge
Air Reserve Group (ARG), headquartered in Winnipeg, Manitoba, was formed in 1976 and was responsible for Air Command reservists.
Air Transport Group Badge
Air Transport Group (ATG), headquartered in Trenton, Ontario, was responsible for air transport and search and rescue operations.
FOCUS ON… THE CH-124 SEA KING
CH-124 SEA KING
The Sikorsky Sea King was originally introduced to the Royal Canadian Navy in 1963 as an anti-submarine war fare helicopter for Canadian ships. Over the years, it has become a real “jack of all trades”. Embarked on Royal Canadian Navy ships as helicopter air detachments (HELAIRDETs), the Sea King takes on roles ranging from anti-piracy, humanitarian aid, drug interdiction to fisheries patrols. The Royal Canadian Air Force's (RCAF) grand old lady celebrated her golden jubilee in August 2013 and is being replaced by the CH-148 Cyclone.
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