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Change of Command at CFB North Bay

Major Andrew Lunn takes over command of 51 Aerospace and Warning Squadron from Major Brenda Tinsley
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22 Wing Commander Colonel Mark Roberts shakes hands with Major Andrew Lunn, incoming Commanding Officer of 51 Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational Training) Squadron (51 AC&W (OT) Sqn) during the 51 Squadron Change of Command Ceremony held in the Blue Room at 22 Wing Canadian Forces Base, North Bay on the 8th of July 2019. Photo: Corporal Robert Ouellette, 22 Wing Imagery Section, North Bay.

There was a change of command ceremony at 22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base here in North Bay on Monday.  

Major Brenda Tinsley officially relinquished command of 51 Aerospace and Warning Squadron to Major Andrew Lunn during a ceremony in front of friends and local officials.  

“It has been a great privilege to command 51 AC&W (OT) Squadron,” stated Maj. Tinsley in a release.  

“The Jaegers are some of the most dedicated and hard-working operators, instructors, and aviators I have had the honour of working with – the future of the RCAF is in good hands! Maj. Lunn brings a wealth of battle management and training systems experience to the fight; he will be an excellent fit and I wish him all the best.”

Maj. Andrew Lunn was the former Deputy Commanding Officer of 21 Aerospace Control & Warning Squadron and the Logistics Committee Chairperson for this year’s Relay For Life. 

“I am grateful for the opportunity to take command of 51 Aerospace Control & Warning (Operational Training) Squadron,” stated Major Lunn.  

“This squadron holds a fundamental role in NORAD, using the highly trained officers and NCMs to train the future control and surveillance experts of the RCAF. I wish BJ good luck at Staff College.’’ 

 


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