702 Wing Lethbridge RCAF Association

History

702 Wing was inaugurated in 1949 as one of the founding components of the Royal Canadian Air force Association. The three fold obligations of the Association are; advocate for a strong and viable national air force, promote the development of aviation in Canada and promote the development of Canada’s youth principally through the Air Cadet programme.

In support of these objectives the Wing has developed an active social programme which provides the basis for fund raising and social interaction with Wing members and leading elements of our community. We welcome everyone from all walks of life. Prior military service is not a prerequisite for membership, only an interest in aviation and a desire to foster the development of our youth in an enjoyable atmosphere of comradery.

Facility

The 702 Wing quarters are located at 174 Stubb Ross Road at the Lethbridge County Airport. The building was originally a service women’s dry canteen built in 1941 as part of the Number 8, Bombing and Gunnery school under the British Commonwealth Air Training Programme. The building has undergone many upgrades since that time and remains an excellent facility for the Wing’s programmes as well as private and public functions.

Directions

Governance

Elections are held annually in June to elect a slate of officers to formulate and administer the social and business activities of the wing. The current slate of officers and contact information are:

Chairman Vance McGrath	403-715-2801
Rental Donna Chomiak
Secretary/Treasurer Cheryl Acheson
Membership Brenda McGrath	403-894-4481
Vice Chairman Wayne King
Director Raymond Romeses
Fund Raising Bruce Look
Director Skip Armstrong
Cadet Liason Ken Anderson

Membership

702 Wing is a not for profit, volunteer organization, registered under the societies act of Alberta. Membership is open to all not just those with prior military service. An interest in aviation together with a desire to actively support the development of youth is all that is required.

Joining the Wing is simple: contact Brenda McGrath at 403-894-4481 or any member of the executive; fill in a brief application form and you are on your way.

Membership dues are $50.00 per year for a single member or $70.00 for a dual (husband and wife or partners) Membership fees include a subscription to the Air Force magazine.

Download 702 Wing Membership Application

Community Programme

702 Wing is a principle sponsor of No. 11 Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron. Members of the squadron successfully engage in regional, provincial and national competitions for sports, public speaking and aviation related scholarships. The Squadron meets every Tuesday at the Armory. For further information contact Captain Florence Look on Facebook

702 Wing also actively support various community programmes such as the Salvation Army, Interfaith Food Bank, the annual Legion Poppy Campaign and is a sponsor of the Military Museum.

Lethbridge Air Cadets

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Royal Canadian Air Force Association

429 Squadron and
the City of Lethbridge

702 Wing played a leading role in renewing the relationship between 429 Squadron and the City of Lethbridge by arranging the annual visits of the squadron.

The City of Lethbridge adopted 429 (B) Squadron in 1944 during WWII. That relationship became dormant until 2008 when the RCAF received the first of five C17 Globe master transport aircraft. In November of 2008, the City of Lethbridge granted 429 Squadron “Freedom of the Skies” over Lethbridge when the Squadron performed a fly past over the cenotaph to mark Remembrance Day. This flypast has been performed every year since except in 2013 and 2014 when high priority international commitments took precedence.

Hall Rental

Although the Wing facilities are used for Wing functions, ample opportunity exists hall rentals. There is a maximum capacity of 110 persons set by the fire regulations.

Along with a required rental fee a damage deposit of $300.00 is required for all rentals.

For further information or to view the premises contact Donna / Michael Chomiak at 403-327-1863