This memorial was originally erected by the RCAF Station Greenwood and 14 Wing in 1967 to commemorate the various squadrons stationed in Kingston at the time. From the Mirror-Examiner, July 15, 2000: "A newly refurbished monument to the cooperation between 14 Wing Greenwood and the Village of Kingston was rededicated at the Steer Barbecue July 8, 2000. Participating in the ceremony were: Kings West MLA Jon Carey; Kingston Village Chair Lawrence England; John Hand, who designed the new monument; MP Scott Brison; 14 Wing C.O. Col. Brian Handley; Town Crier Lloyd Smith."
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Capt Guylaine Coderre, Wing Heritage Officer/officier du patrimoine de l’escadre1
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Type
Kingston Squadrons Memorial
Kingston, Nova Scotia
Notice:
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Inscription
CENTENNIAL PARK
MONUMENT & PARK DEVELOPED BY
MEMBERS OF RCAF
STATION GREENWOOD
IN CANADA’S CENTENNIAL YEAR
MONUMENT UPGRADE A
MILLENNIUM YEAR PROJECT OF
14 WING GREENWOOD
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Location
Kingston Squadrons Memorial
Westwood Drive
Kingston
Nova Scotia
Kingston Squadrons Memorial
Westwood Drive
Kingston
Nova Scotia
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 44.9876199
Long. -64.9561579
Lat. 44.9876199
Long. -64.9561579