Apr. 19, 2012
Operation Nunalivut 2012, which runs from 10 April to 1 May, 2012, in and around Resolute Bay, Nunavut, is a major sovereignty operations conducted every year by the Canadian Forces in Canada’s North.
This year’s operation focuses on the CF demonstrating expeditionary capabilities in response to a simulated whole-of-government safety-driven mission. It involves approximately 150 personnel from the Royal Canadian Navy, Royal Canadian Air Force, Canadian Army, and Canadian Rangers under the command of Joint Task Force (North).
Op Nunalivut, meaning ‘Land that is ours’ in Inuktitut, employs the unique capabilities of 440 Transport Squadron, which operates in the extreme environment of the high Arctic. 440 “Vampire” Squadron, based in Yellowknife, N.W.T., falls under command of 17 Wing Winnipeg, Man. It is the only formed CF unit that is based full-time in the North and operates the Canadian-designed and produced CC-138 Twin Otters to carry out a wide range of tasks, including airlift, utility and liaison flights in support of Canadian Forces Northern Area.
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A CC-138 Twin Otter aircraft from 440 Transport Squadron is parked on the ice next to the Combined Dive Team camp site in Gascoyne Inlet, Nunavut, during Operation Nunalivut 2012.
Photo Credit: Sgt Matthew McGregor.
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LCol Desmond Brophy, commanding officer of 440 Transport Squadron, fires up the engines on a CC-138 Twin Otter aircraft in preparation for take off from Gascoyne Inlet, Nunavut, during Operation Nunalivut 2012.
Photo Credit: Sgt Matthew McGregor.
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MCpl Marty Roy, an avionics technician from 440 Transport Squadron, checks over a CC-138 Twin Otter aircraft shortly after its landing in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, for Operation Nunalivut 2012.
Photo Credit: Sgt Matthew McGregor.
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Sgt Guy Anctil, Canadian Ranger Instructor, talks with his ranger patrol group in front a CC-138 Twin Otter aircraft during Operation Nunalivut 2012, in Resolute Bay, Nunavut.
Photo Credit: Cpl Jax Kennedy.
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A CC-138 Twin Otter aircraft, from 440 Transport Squadron takes off from the Resolute Bay Airport, Nunavut, during Operation Nunalivut 2012. The aircraft will be used extensively during the operation to move personnel and supplies within the area of operations and is solely designed and built in Canada.
Photo Credit: Cpl Jax Kennedy.
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Two Twin Otters from 440 Transport Squadron sit on the frozen airfield in Resolute Bay, Nunavut, during Operation Nunalivut 2012.
Photo Credit: Sgt Matthew McGregor.
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