828 Hurricane Squadron Historical Profile
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1. Basic Information
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Official Squadron Name: 828 Hurricane Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron​
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Location: Tsawwassen, British Columbia
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Founding Date:January 16, 1973
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Founding Organization: Delta Kiwanis Club
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Original Squadron Name: 828 Delta Kiwanis Squadron
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Current Squadron Motto: “Knowledge Conquers Fear”
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Air Cadet Motto: “To Learn, To Serve, To Advance”
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2. Name Change & Significance
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Year of Name Change to “Hurricane”: Early 1980s
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​Reason for Change: To align with Air Cadet League tradition of naming squadrons after aircraft.
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Historical Relevance of “Hurricane”: Named after the Hurricane fighter aircraft squadron based at Boundary Bay Airport.
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3. Commanding Officers (Chronological List)
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Captain Fred Glasbergen
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Captain Jim Lieir
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Major Mak Kinsey
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Captain Wayne Dick
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Captain Jack Henwood
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Captain Robin Mackie
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Captain Al Blakely
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Captain Cal Bergenstein
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Major Norm Lovitt (LCol)
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Captain Jason White
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Captain Lisa Davies (2004–2007)
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Captain William Houle (2007–2012)
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Captain Melissa Peel (2012–2015)
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Captain Anny Mei (2015–2018)
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Captain Therese Hirst (2018–2022)
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Captain William Houle (2022–Present)
4. Achievements & Milestones
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International Exchange Programs: France, Great Britain
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Awards & Recognitions: Top Air Cadets in BC, National Course Medals, Duke of Edinburgh Awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze), Effective Speaking Awards
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Competition Success: Drill, First Aid, Marksmanship, Biathlon
5. Training & Programs Offered
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Weekly Parade Nights (Tuesdays)
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Aircrew Survival (Outdoor) Training
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Marksmanship & Biathlon
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First Aid Certification
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Ground School for Aviation
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Glider & Power Flying
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Summer Training Courses (2–6 weeks)
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Senior Cadet Summer Employment
6. Community Involvement
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Ladner Pioneer May Days Parade
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Kiwanis/Lions Pancake Breakfasts
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Remembrance Day Ceremonies
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Poppy Campaign Support with the Legion
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Retirement Centre Visits
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Community Clean-Up Projects
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