One of Canada’s original Air Cadet Squadrons
Welland’s Air Cadet Squadron, 87 Eagle, is one of the original squadrons formed in Canada during 1942, and has recently celebrated its 82nd anniversary.
Uniquely located at the Niagara Central Airport in Welland Ontario, the 87 Eagle squadron has been training in the airports former Fire Company #1 meeting place for over 65 years. Literally thousands of young men and women have reaped the many benefits of the Royal Canadian Air Cadet program in the old WWII-era building.
Today the building is maintained by the hard work of the cadets, the generous donations of the community, and the time invested by the Squadron Sponsoring Committee and volunteers.
Current Squadron Staff
| Captain Leandro Silva | Commanding Officer (87air@cadets.gc.ca) |
| Captain Matthew Dierickse, CD | Deputy Commanding Officer |
| Captain Ann-Marie Norio, CD | Administrative Officer |
| Lieutenant Stefane Filion | Training Officer |
| Lieutenant Adam Carter | Standard Officer |
| Major Luigi Norio, CD | Level Officer |
| Lieutenant Angela Norio | Level Officer |
| Civilian Instructor Nicholas Norio | Level Officer |
About the Squadron’s Sponsoring Committee
Squadron Commanders
- WOI C. Hoogendoorn 2024 – 2025
- WOI E. Breitenbach 2022 – 2024
- WOI E. Foster 2021 – 2022
- WOI N. Norio 2019 – 2021
- WOI K. Kalenuik 2018 – 2019
- WOI A. Norio 2017 – 2018
- WOI B. Vermolen 2017 – 2017
- WOI B. Maurice 2016 – 2017
- WOII J. Miller 2015 – 2016
- Capt H.L. Silva – 2023–Present
- Capt C. Bowman – 2017–2023
- Capt A.M. Norio – 2014–2017
- Capt D. Knight – 2012–2014
- Capt A.M. Norio – 1999–2012
- Capt G. Norio – 1997–1998
- Capt J. Belansky – 1994–1997
- Capt B. Picard – 1991–1994
- Capt H. Hughes – 1988–1991
- Capt J.M. Daniels – 1986–1988
- Capt Richardson – 1983–1985
- Capt J.M. Daniels – 1977–1983
- Capt A Whitley – 1969–1976
- A. McPherson – 1966–1968
- W. Crofts – 1961–1966
- Flt-Lt F. McKenna – 1947–1961
- Flt-Lt Donaldson – 1945–1947
- Flt-Lt G.E. Johnson – 1941–1945