Bushell Park is an

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. It is located on

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, approximately south of

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. It is a part of 15 Wing

CFB Moose Jaw Canadian Forces Base Moose Jaw , also known as 15 Wing Moose Jaw, is a Canadian Forces base located south of Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. It is operated as an air force base by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and is home to RCAF Pilot traini ...

, home of the

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Canadian flight demonstration team and 2 Canadian Forces Flight Training School, where Phase II Canadian Forces pilot training is conducted.

History

The community was organized in 1952 to provide housing for staff and students at the nearby air force base. The community was formally opened on September 19, 1952 by Sybil Bushell of

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. The community was named for his son, Christopher Bushell, who was killed in action during World War II. Bushell Park provides residence for military members and their families residing in RHUs (Residential Housing Units), as well as a small retail centre.Encyclopedia of Saskatchewan
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References

Moose Jaw No. 161, Saskatchewan Unincorporated communities in Saskatchewan Division No. 7, Saskatchewan {{SKDivision7-geo-stub