408 Squadron is co-located with the Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Edmonton .

Equipped with CH-146 Griffons , it rotates a high combat-readiness level with 427 Squadron (Petawawa, Ont.) and 430 Squadron (Valcartier, Que.) Its primary role is in support of contingency operations and vanguard brigades requiring TACHEL resources.

408 Squadron's mandate also includes supporting UN/NATO peacekeeping operations, land force training and support to other government departments.

For example, 408 Squadron's eight Griffons were assigned to support the Canadian Contingent in the Balkans in 1999. Their job was to ferry small teams of paratroopers, infantrymen and tankers to certain areas to check out water reservoirs, power grids, suspected weapons caches, minefields and mass grave sites.

Given the rough terrain in Bosnia, the Squadron proved invaluable for conducting aerial reconnaissance, observation and transportation.

408 Squadron Badge

Squadron Badge
The 408 Squadron badge depicts a Canada Goose volant. The Canada goose is at home in Canada, England and Scotland; its speed and power of flight are indicative of the operational function of the squadron.

Motto
"FOR FREEDOM"

Location
408 Squadron is situated at Edmonton Garrison, Edmonton, the capital city of Alberta. See Discover Edmonton .