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Present crest for 24 SquadronIn 2002 the Squadron decided to altered its crest to better reflect its new association with the 4 Wing Cold Lake Fighter Squadron. Created by Lieutenant Katcher the new crest shows the colors of the air force, along with the four CF-18's in the back ground along with the "Red Deer". With the new crest, the Squadron motto was also created...
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"ALIS VOLAT PROPRIIS" Latin meaning "Fly on your own wings"
was created by then Captain Samantha Maddaugh.
was created by then Captain Samantha Maddaugh.
History of 24 Squadron
Original crest for 24 SquadronThe original crest of 24 Squadron when it was formed November 1944. The crest reflects support originally given to the Squadron by the Red Deer Lions Club when it was formed.
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History of Air Cadets in Canada
Air Cadets in Canada began In 1940, during the height of the Second World War, the Air Minister of Canada realized the need of a select corps of youth who would devote their time to prepare for the day that they would take their place as aircrew in the RCAF. He called in a group of influential civilians to ask them to set up and sponsor this movement along with the partnership of the RCAF. On November 11, 1940, an Order in Council PC 6647 was passed, creating the formation of the Air Cadet League of Canada. This order also set forth the responsibilities of both the civilian and RCAF bodies. In 1941, this league was granted a Dominion Charter to operate as a charitable, non-profit corporation.By May 1943 there were 315 squadrons with 23,000 cadets participating.
Today there are 448 squadrons with approximately 27,000 Air Cadets or approximately 44.5% of the total number of cadets in Canada. Service clubs, Educators, Boards of Trade and Veteran groups offered their service to assist the youth in becoming good citizens.Today there is no longer the expectation of following through in a military career, as the emphasis is now placed on fostering aviation knowledge along with moral and social responsibility of one’s self within the league and in the community. The air cadet program in Alberta is very active; currently there are over 2500 youth in 40 squadrons in Alberta.
Today there are 448 squadrons with approximately 27,000 Air Cadets or approximately 44.5% of the total number of cadets in Canada. Service clubs, Educators, Boards of Trade and Veteran groups offered their service to assist the youth in becoming good citizens.Today there is no longer the expectation of following through in a military career, as the emphasis is now placed on fostering aviation knowledge along with moral and social responsibility of one’s self within the league and in the community. The air cadet program in Alberta is very active; currently there are over 2500 youth in 40 squadrons in Alberta.