On April 1st, 2026, 2 Air Movements Squadron (2 Air Mov Sqn) celebrated its official 75th Anniversary as an organization.
Situated at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, 2 Air Movements Squadron is the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Royal Canadian Air Forces (RCAF) only Air Movements Squadron and has, and continues to, play a significant role in enabling CAF/RCAF operations both within Canada and abroad.
Established in 1951 to provide trained and experienced personnel to support Wing flying operations and airlift activity on deployed operations, 2 Air Mov Sqn processes an average of 36 million pounds of freight and 42,000 passengers annually. The Squadron also supports almost all major deployments and exercises by the CAF and maintains a deployable capability with four, 10-persons Mobile Air Movements Sections, which are prepared for any contingencies or wartime operations.
2 Air Mov Sqn remains the largest employer of Traffic Technicians and Air Movements Officers within the CAF, as well as the primary force generator for Traffic Technicians selected to become Loadmasters throughout the air mobility fleet.
On May 8th and 9th, 2026, 2 Air Mov Sqn will celebrate its 75th anniversary by hosting several events for former and currently serving members, including a Golf Tournament at Trillium Wood, Meet and Greet at Baker Island Community Centre, a tour of 2 Air Mov Sqn, and a Mess/Gala dinner at the National Air Force Museum of Canada.
The Squadron has had a storied past filled with proud traditions and amazing personnel who have contributed significantly to the defence of Canada and its interest. As it celebrates its 75th anniversary, much like the Squadron’s official motto “Nunquam non Paratus” (Never Unprepared), its personnel remain vigilant and ready to protect Canada and its people, for another 75 years and beyond.
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IS2011-6002-141
05 avril 2011
Trapani, Italie
Des techniciens des mouvements, du 2e Escadron des mouvements aériens de Trenton, déchargent un avion CC-177 Globemaster III en provenance du Canada, à Trapani en Italie, le 05 avril 2011.
Les Forces Canadiennes utiliseront six chasseurs CF-188 Hornet afin de participer à la mise en oeuvre de la résolution du Conseil de sécurité des Nations unies 1973 (2011). Cette contribution augmente le soutien fournis par le Navire Canadien de Sa Majesté Charlottetown qui est déployé dans la mer Méditerranée avec le 1er Groupe de la flotte navale permanente de l’OTAN.
Le 425e Escadron d’appui tactique de chasse fait partie intégrante de NORAD ainsi que de l’Organisation du Traité de l’Atlantique Nord (OTAN). En temps de paix, des chasseurs de l’escadron assurent la surveillance constante de la côte Est du Canada. De plus, l’escadron doit se tenir prêt à se déployer rapidement à l’échelle mondiale afin de supporter les activités de contingence ou de l’OTAN.
Crédit photo : Caporal Marc-Andre Gaudreault, Caméra de Combat des Forces Canadiennes
© 2011, DND-MDN Canada
