An extensive new cabinet in the front entrance of the Hornell Centre will now house 404 (Long Range Patrol and Training) Squadron’s most treasured possessions.
March 24, Lieutenant-Colonel Josh Christianson and Chief Warrant Officer Jean Plamondon carefully arranged the squadron’s colours, the Buffalo Blade challenge trophy and a few other items in their new display case, in a move from previous display in the Annapolis Mess main floor hallway.
“Colours are a symbol of unit identification, and have been for centuries – they rally members back together,” said Christianson. “Bringing them back to our unit is in line with military tradition, that we have them with us and squadron members walk past them and see them every day. We’re proud to bring them back today.”
144 Construction Engineering Flight Pictou members started building the new cabinet display in November, with Aviator Travis Decker taking on most of the work for his on-the-job-training experience, under the eye of Sergeant Joseph Wyands. The time spent designing the cabinet, sourcing the materials, planning for the glass, power and lighting; and managing the build between other duties, the holiday break and illness; in the end didn’t matter: the new maple cabinet is beautifully built.
“Everything in here will be to mark squadron and member achievements, and highlight our history,” Christianson said.
