Archives 2000

12/13/2000
Christmas Dinner at 16 Wing
On December 6, 16 Wing held its Christmas Dinner where, in keeping with traditions, Officers and senior Non-commissioned Officers served Junior Ranks a holiday turkey feast. » Read More

12/13/2000
Wing Commander's Christmas Message
As the year 2000 draws to a close, it is a pleasure for me to extend my best wishes to all members of 16 Wing and their families during this festive holiday season - Colonel Jerry Gillis. » Read More

11/22/2000
16 Wing Receives Commemorative Distinction
"It is a source of pride to all Canadians that a commemorative pennant presented to 16 Wing will fly in Borden, Birthplace of the Royal Canadian Air Force", declared the Honourable Hilary Weston, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario. » Read More

11/15/2000
Discovering the Air Environment
The Battle of Britain, the Silver Dart, Billy Bishop, NORAD:  what do these things all have in common?  Well, they are all covered on the Basic Air Environmental Course offered here at Borden, Birthplace of the RCAF. » Read More

11/8/2000
Borden and the BCATP
Anson Road... Harvard Crescent... We all know what these names have in common: they are names of streets that can be found at CFB Borden.  But they are also a reminder of an important role played by Canada in the Second World War: the BCATP. » Read More

11/1/2000
16 Wing Annual Mess Dinner
On October 20th, personnel from 16 Wing and other special guests, gathered for the Wing's annual Mess Dinner.  This year's guest of honour was one of Canada's foremost artists, Mr. Robert Bradford. » Read More

10/25/2000
Golden Centennaire Gets New Life!
"It's as almost done," says Master-Corporal John Ferguson, referring to 16 Wing's latest heritage project, the painting of an aircraft in the colours of the 1967 aerobatic team, the Golden Centennaires. » Read More

10/11/2000
Kaltstart Flyers from Zweibrücken visit 16 Wing
On October 5th, the 16 Wing Eagles played host to the Kaltstart Flyers, a hockey team from Barrie's Twin City of Zweibrücken, Germany, home of the former 3 (F) Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force. » Read More

10/11/2000
Aviation Art Coming To Borden
Looking for something different to do on those cool days of October?  Why don't you take the time to visit our Museum where a new exhibit will feature the works of one of Canada's foremost artists, Mr. Robert Bradford. » Read More

10/4/2000
New Signs Show Air Force Pride
Have you noticed the new signs that were installed in front of some of the buildings, namely the 16 Wing HQ, CFSATE, ACPDTC and, more recently, 400THS? » Read More