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 Prelude
- Operation
Leapfrog
The
 Sabre
Era
439
Squadron was reformed at Uplands, Ontario,
on 1 September 1951, under the command of Squadron
Leader Cal Bricker,
DFC.
During the war war Bricker had served a long
tour with No. 430 )Fighter-Recce) Squadron as a
pilot, flight commander, and commanding officer;
winning his DFC for the excellent results he
achieved on many photographic and tactical
reconnaissance mission behind enemy lines. After
returning to Canada, in 1946, he converted to
jets and became the first RCAF pilot to make a
jet flight across the Atlantic, while an
exchange pilot with a USAF squadron.
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Photo
source: 439
Sqn Archives |
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439's
finest stand ready for inspection at RCAF Station
Uplands (Ottawa) by then Minister of National
Defense, Brook Claxton.
Photo source:
Gilbert Laberge |
The
reformation of a squadron in a new role with new
aircraft is no easy tasks. Although stood up since 1
September, continual upgrades to the new aircraft kept
the pilots from doing any serious flying. To while away
the time, the pilots were hi-jacked into doing various
organizational, cleaning and renovation duties. Also the
time had come for the Squadron to up with a suitable
symbol and motto for the new 439.
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