205 COLLISHAW RCACS
(Nanaimo)
SPONSORING COMMITTEE:
The Air Cadet League of Canada, 205 Collishaw Sponsoring Committee
COMMITTEE CHAIR:
Lance Bereck
COMMITTEE EMAIL ADDRESS:
chair@205air.com
COMMITTEE MAILING ADDRESS:
PO Box 39010, RPO Harewood, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 7B7
COMMANDING OFFICER:
Capt David Ruel
PARADE LOCATION:
719 Nanaimo Lakes Road, Nanaimo
PARADE NIGHT:
Thursday
PARADE TIME:
1800 – 2100 hrs
SQUADRON TELEPHONE:
250-754-0076
SQUADRON EMAIL:
info@205air.com
WEBSITE:
http://www.205air.com/
SQUADRON HISTORY:
205 Collishaw RCACS in Nanaimo was formed on November 12, 1942.
The first commanding officer was Flying Officer Jack Fouraces, with the sponsor being the Nanaimo School Board of Trustees. The Squadron paraded in the John Shaw High School gymnasium. Over the years the sponsoring committees have changed (in order) from the Lions Club of Nanaimo, The Rotary Club of Nanaimo, and the United Appeal. The 808 Thunderbird Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Association took over the role of sponsor in 1974, and today is still one of our current sponsors. Their commitment and partnership has been an incredible benefit to our team and squadron.
In 1992 the 205 Nanaimo Squadron changed its name to 205 Collishaw Squadron to honour Nanaimo’s World War One Ace and World War Two hero, Raymond Collishaw who was born on November 22nd in Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada. He was noted as a great leader in the air, coming up with many air formations of his own. He fought in both world wars and the Russian civil war. When the First World War broke out, Raymond’s first idea was to join the royal navy. He then joined the air force and completed his flight training in Toronto, Ontario. Raymond Collishaw was considered one of the all time best ace fighters.
Air Vice Marshal Raymond Collishaw, CB, DSO & Bar, OBE, DSC, DFC (November 22, 1893 – September 28, 1976).