103 Squadron

103 Search and Rescue Squadron

Established 1947

Formed on 1 Apr 1947 as 103 Search and Rescue Flight at Dartmouth, NS, it moved to CFB Greenwood later that year and was re-badged 103 Rescue Unit in 1950. Moved to CFB Summerside, PEI in Jul 1968 and became 413 Squadron but disbanded in 1969.

Reformed in 1977 at Gander and became 103 Search and Rescue Squadron in Mar 1997.

News

RCAF Cormorant Crew Honored for Daring Sea Rescue

Dec 2, 2025 · A Royal Canadian Air Force 103 Search and Rescue Squadron CH-149 Cormorant crew received a Certificate of Commendation for exceptional bravery during the rescue of a disabled cargo vessel’s crew near Lark Harbour, Newfoundland, last February.
Rescue 901 Wins 2017 Cormorant Trophy

May 22, 2018 · Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) 103 Squadron crew of CH-149 “Rescue 901” honored for the rescue of five crewmen forced to abandon a fishing vessel 250km offshore in fierce weather and rough seas
RCAF Trains with Icelandic Coast Guard

Feb 9, 2016 · Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-149 Cormorant from 103 Search and Rescue Squadron deployed to Iceland to train with the Icelandic Coast Guard

Locations

1977-

CYQX YQX

Gander International Airport

Models

1977-2003	Boeing-Vertol CH-113 Labrador
2002-	AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant

Airframes (5)

Reg	Model	C/N	Built
11301	ch-113	301	1963
149901	ch-149	50054	2000
149903	ch-149	50071		w/o 2022
149905	ch-149	50080	2001
149915	ch-149	50132	2003

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