CFB Bagotville - Wikipedia
WEBCanadian Forces Base Bagotville (IATA: YBG, ICAO: CYBG), commonly referred to as CFB Bagotville, and also known as Bagotville Airport or Saguenay-Bagotville Airport, is a Canadian Forces base 4.5 nautical miles (8.3 km; 5.2 …
3 Wing Bagotville - Royal Canadian Air Force - Canada.ca
WEB3 Wing Bagotville is located at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville in Quebec's Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region and is under the operational command of 1 Canadian Air Division. The goal of 3 Wing is to protect Canada and Canadians, defend North America and promote peace and international security.
Reeling back 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force
WEBMar 29, 2024 · RCAF Station Bagotville was one of more than 100 new airfields carved into the Canadian landscape from coast to coast to accommodate the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP). Note the standard BCATP triangular runway design, hangars, H-huts, and the handy gravel pit.
Construction begins on new $131 million Air Force ... - canada.ca
WEBNovember 15, 2023 – Bagotville, Quebec – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces. Today, Marie-France Lalonde, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Defence, on behalf of the Honourable Bill Blair, highlighted the construction of a new Air Force Expeditionary Capability facility at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville.
About Bagotville | CFMWS
WEBCFB Bagotville (also known as Bagotville Airport or Saguenay-Bagotville Airport) is a Canadian Forces Base and home to the RCAF 3 Wing. CFB Bagotville has the following formations and units: 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron
A Storied Past: 3 Wing Bagotville - Skies Mag
WEBJul 5, 2017 · The 1950s were the RCAF’s golden years. Two all-weather fighter squadrons were formed at Bagotville in 1953. Equipped with Avro Canada CF-100 interceptors (screened photo), it was the beginning of a new era for the busy base. Today, Bagotville is home to the CF-188 Hornet (Mike Reyno Photo).
Bagotville Air Defence Museum | Museum of the history of …
WEBThe only recognized museum dedicated to the history of Canadian military aviation in Quebec and the only French-speaking military aviation museum in eastern America!
Base visit | Bagotville Air Defence Museum
WEBDon't miss the popular guided tour of the Bagotville base. Discover the daily life of the Canadian military on an air force base and you may have the chance to see fighter jets and helicopters in action! TOUR TIMES. 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, …
Government awards design contract for future fighter infrastructure in ...
WEBOct 2, 2020 · Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of National Defence, announced a $12.1-million contract award to EllisDon-EBC Inc. Joint Venture of Ottawa for the design of a new fighter jet facility at 3 Wing Bagotville, one of two main operating bases for Canada’s future fighter aircraft.
Air Force Expeditionary Capability facility construction begins at …
WEBNov 16, 2023 · “CFB Bagotville is one of two major fighter bases in Canada — and it is an essential facility for the Royal Canadian Air Force. By investing $131 million to build this new facility in Bagotville, we will sustain approximately 600 jobs during construction — and provide Canadian Armed Forces members with the modern infrastructure that they …
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