Grostenquin France

In 1955, Gérard Thériault was a 23 year old pilot with 421 Squadron at 2 Wing Grostenquin France. Who could have guessed what the future held in store for this young man?

Gérard Thériault had a long and distinguished military career, joining the Air Force in 1951 as a pilot and flying F86 Sabres with the Sky Lancers aerobatic team at 2 Wing Grostenquin France in 1955. At Defence Headquarters, he was successively vice-chief, deputy chief and chief of defence staff. He retired from military service in 1987.

We mourn the death of General Thériault, at his home in Victoria after a long battle with cancer. The General was only 66 when he passed away on 13 October 1998.

Sky Lancers – 1955

In 1955, 2 (F) Wing, Grostenquin France, was selected to provide a team. The Air Division team was now called "The Sky Lancers". The team was formed in mid April. Approximately 20 shows were flown during the 1955 season and the team disbanded in October 1955.