| 410 (William
Barker VC) Wing of the Air Force Association of Canada was first
chartered on the 19th of October of 1949. Since then we have
been upholding the aims and fulfilling the goals of the AFAC
here in Ottawa. While the 410 Wing is only one of the 75 odd
wings across Canada and the USA, it has a long and distinguished
history.
On July 1st of 1994, and
with great pride, the wing changed its name to honour the
memory of World War I flying ace, William Barker VC. This
is an individual whom every Canadian can look to and call
a hero. As an aviation oriented organization we especially
appreciate the deeds of such a great Canadian. We have included
a biography of this great man, courtesy of Miles Constable.
Our organization
depends on the active participation of it's members as a means
of success. Many members over the years have volunteered their
time, in small and big ways, to further the goals of the wing.
Currently, the wing is guided by the decisions of our Board
of Directors and Executive Council, known collectively as
the Wing Executive. These 14 individuals fill 15 different
positions that cover the spectrum of our operations. A list
of these executives and their respective duties has been included.
Having
mentioned those that make a large donation to the general
operation of the wing, it is now for us to mention those others
that make contributions. Every member of the Air Force Association
contributes to furthering its goals. Every member of a wing
not only helps the Association achieve it's goals, but also
helps his host wing attain it's own goals in the community.
410 Wing currently has around 500 members. Should you be interested
in becoming a member of the Air Force Association of Canada
please select this link for more information.
The Air
Force Association of Canada is ruled by it's Constitution
and By-Laws. These are the documents that rule the day to
day operation of the Association on the national, regional,
and local levels. They also specify the goals and mission
of the Association. For more information please refer to the
Constitution and By-Law index.
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