789 LT R HAMPTON GRAY VC SQUADRON
ROYAL CANADIAN AIR CADETS
789 SQUADRON HERITAGE
Brief History:
789 opened up its doors in September 2012. Branching off of nearby Mississauga Squadrons, we were off to a strong start.
The Squadron is named after Military Officer Lt R Hampton Gray, who was the last Canadian to be awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. He fought courageously for 5 years in many well-known wars such as WWII, The Battle of the Atlantic, The Pacific War, and many more.
We are proud to know and still have a strong relationship with Lt Gray's niece, who has attended a few of our Annual Ceremonial Reviews.
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Command History
Maj. D. Bryce, CD: 2012 - 2016
WO1 H. Saherawala: 2012-2013
WO1 S. Chow: 2013-2014
WO1 C. Murray: 2014-2015
WO2 S. Phondge: 2015
WO2 A. Saherwala: 2015-2016​
Maj. D. Femiak, CD: 2016 - 2020
WO1 A. Saherwala: 2016-2017
WO2 M. Wilcox: 2017
WO2 S. Sequeira: 2017-2018
WO1 V. Madkaikar: 2018-2019​
Maj A. Adamczak, CD: 2020 - 2024
FSgt E. Ivo: 2019-2020
WO1 P. Mehta: 2020-2021
WO1 Adamczak-Mitchell: 2021-2023
WO1 Rathore: 2023
WO1 DSouza: 2024
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Capt A. Suraj: 2024 - Present
The first four officers of 789 on the training night when we first stood up as a Squadron
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1. Maj D. Bryce, CD - Commanding Officer
2. Capt M. Adamczak, CD - Deputy Commanding Officer
3. Lt D. Femiak, Training Officer
4. Capt G. Mainville, CD - Admin Officer