Canada
The Royal Canadian Air Force operates five Airbus A310-300s (CC-150 Polaris), flown by crews of 437 Transport Squadron based at CFB Trenton; four are configured as normal airliners with cargo transport and aerial refuelling capability, while one, No. 001, is operated in a VIP configuration and charged with flying the Queen of Canada, Governor General of Canada, other members of the Canadian Royal Family, the Prime Minister of Canada, and other high-ranking government officials and foreign dignitaries. The CC-150 Polaris is primarily used for long distance trips; for short distance trips, four Bombardier Challenger 600 business jets (CC-144), operated by 412 Squadron are used.
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)