Commendation Year
2023
Commendation Type
Local Organization or Group
The 427 Wing is a local non-profit organization created after World War II. Volunteer members with the non-profit wing visit and support veterans at Parkwood Hospital and promote well-being by contributing to the Operational Stress Injury Clinic at Parkwood Veterans Care. This clinic is specialized in promoting mental health services alongside addressing the complex issue of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Volunteers also work tirelessly to provide services such as dinners, activities and support for veterans. The 427 Wing also operates the Spirit of Flight Aviation Museum, it’s mandate is to conserve, document and display artifacts and stories significant to civilian and military history in Southwest Ontario.