42 Radar Squadron (French: 42e Escadron de radar) is a unit of the Canadian Forces under Royal Canadian Air Force. The squadron operates the AN/TPS-70 radar from CFB Cold Lake in Alberta, Canada.
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Active | June 1955-present |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Royal Canadian Air Force |
Type | Tactical Fighter Control |
Size | Squadron |
Part of | 4 Wing Cold Lake |
Garrison/HQ | CFB Cold Lake |
Motto(s) | Latin: DIRIGENTI MANU ("With a Guiding Hand") |
Equipment | AN/TPS-70 Radar system |
42 Aircraft Control and Warning (AC&W) Squadron of the Canadian Air Force became operational in June 1955. The Squadron was originally used to provide radar control to the CF-100s flying around CFB Cold Lake. In October 1962, 42 AC&W Squadron became 42 Radar Squadron in the Semi-Automated Ground Environment (SAGE) system as part of the 28th NORAD Region.[1]
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