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From AF Daily Report 31 Mar 09

Spang, the Canadian Hub: Canada has reached an agreement with the US and Germany that will let it use Spangdahlem AB, Germany, served as a transit and marshalling center for Canadian Forces commitments, such as reaching Afghanistan. Canadian Forces Maj. Gen. Daniel Benjamin, said his country plans eventually to develop a "network of hubs worldwide to meet any contingency that causes our government to deploy troops for military or humanitarian purposes." He added, "Spangdahlem was in the top ranks on a short list for the first hub, and we are grateful for the enthusiastic response that expedited the final choice." Canadian Forces have used Spang since mid-2007 for occasional refueling stops. Now, a CF team will work with US airmen on a regular weekly rotation of three to five operational support flights at Spangdahlem, which Canadians already are terming the "Euro-Hub." Canada wants Spang to be the first of seven locations around the world. (Canadian Operational Support Command report by Gord Lovelace)

The Canadian Forces CC-150 Polaris used to be a regular visitor to RAF Brize Norton when I was stationed there on its way through between Greece and Trenton. I think it was supporting the Kosovo peacekeeping force at the time.
Fair play to the Canadians out in Afghanistan they are crazy. I almost ended up having to fly from Kabul to Kandahar on their CC-130 Hercules but escaped thankfully. They fly that thing like a fighter out there.

Nick