Canadian Forces Base Borden (also CFB Borden, French: Base des Forces canadiennes Borden or BFC Borden), formerly RCAF Station Camp Borden, is a large Canadian Forces base located in Ontario. The historic birthplace of the Royal Canadian Air Force, [2] CFB Borden is home to the largest training wing in the Canadian Armed Forces. [3]

The historic birthplace of the Royal Canadian Air Force, CFB Borden is home to the largest training wing in the Canadian Armed Forces. The base is run by Canadian Forces Support Training Group (CFSTG) and reports to the Canadian Defence Academy (CDA) in Kingston.

CFB Borden was created to train more troops for Canada’s contribution to the First World War. Known at the time as “Sandy Plains”, the ground was designated as a new training grounds for Canadian Expeditionary Force battalions destined for over-seas duty.

Later transferred to Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering at CFB Borden, it became part of the base museum in 2002. The aircraft has been returned to early period configuration with the original round domed nose cap and removal of the spin strakes on the forward fuselage.

Nov 12, 2022 · The military heritage celebrations planned for 2024 have provided the city with the opportunity to transition the air show from Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Borden and return it to Barrie’s waterfront this year.

Jul 2, 2020 · Since unification of the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968 – that is, the merging of the Army, Navy and Airforce – CFB Borden has developed into an integrated training base. Various schools have come and gone or been amalgamated. Currently, CFB Borden is the CAF’s largest training establishment.

16 Wing Borden is located at Canadian Forces Base Borden and is under the operational command of 2 Canadian Air Division. 16 Wing was originally formed as an RCAF (Reserve) Operational Wing in Hamilton, Ontario on 1 October 1950. Its role was to administer and control support 424 Squadron.

Sep 5, 2021 · Soaring tributes to Canada’s aviation history can be seen at Canadian Forces Base Borden. Mounted on pedestals to honour the men and women who flew them and serviced them, the aircraft from another century are a reminder of air …

Jun 11, 2012 · Located on CFB Borden, just off Lundy's Lane, beside the airfield. This was the birthplace of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The museum is open on weekends, houses a few planes inside along with some incredible artifacts and photos from the early days of flight.

With the outbreak of WWII, RCAF Station Camp Borden became the home of No. 1 Service Flying Training School, a part of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.