8 AMS
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| 8 Air Maintenace Squadron | ||
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| Information | ||
| Role | Maintenance Organization | |
| Aircraft repaired | CC-130 | |
| Wing | 8 Wing | |
| Base | CFB Trenton | |
| Motto | Conjunctis Viribus With Combined Powers |
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| Call Sign | ||
| History | ||
| Date founded | April 1, 1993 | |
| Badge | Slepnir | |
| Notable Battle Honours | ||
| Previous Designation | BAMA Base Air Maintenance |
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8 Air Maintenance Squadron is a Canadian Air Force unit with the Canadian Forces. Based at CFB Trenton. It is responsible for maintenance and servicing for the Canadian Forces CC-130 fleet of aircraft.
[edit] Squadron History
No. 8 Air Maintenance Squadron (8 AMS) traces its roots back to the beginning of flying operations at CFB Trenton. However, it was not until April 1, 1993, that 8 AMS was formed as an element of 8 Wing. The current commanding officer of 8AMS is LCol W.J. Lewis.
Musician and television host Wayne Rostad serves as an Honourary Colonel for the Squadron.
[edit] External links
- 8 AMS, accessed 19 February 2007
