Operation BOXTOP: CFB Trenton Crew Embarking on Arctic Resupply Mission

Operation BOXTOP: CFB Trenton crew embarking on Arctic resupply mission

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III aircraft from 429 (Transport) Squadron at CFB Trenton was scheduled to depart on Thursday for the bi-annual Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert resupply mission commonly referred to as Operation BOXTOP.

Operation BOXTOP embarks on bi-annual resupply mission

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III aircraft from 429 (Transport) Squadron at CFB Trenton departed for the bi-annual Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert resupply mission commonly referred to as Operation BOXTOP, on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Operation BOXTOP is traditionally carried out twice a year in the spring and fall. The fall mission primarily transports dry goods to the station whereas the spring mission focuses on replenishin…

Bi-annual Operation BOXTOP set to fly away Thursday

A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III aircraft from 429 (Transport) Squadron at CFB Trenton is set to depart for the bi-annual Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert resupply mission commonly referred to as Operation BOXTOP, on Thursday, April 9. Op BOXTOP is traditionally carried out twice a year in the spring and fall. The fall mission primarily transports dry goods to the station whereas the spring mission focuses on replenishing the…