In 1957, it was felt that the time was right for a second air cadet squadron in the Moncton area. Mr. Paul Magee and Mr. Ralph Wood were selected by 253 Wing RCAF Association to approach L' Assomption College on Norwood Ave. as the home for this new squadron. Father Camille Johnston, who was representing the college, was receptive to the idea and Mr. Magee and Mr. Wood along with Mr. Norman LeBlanc set the wheels in motion. Two rooms in the college were allocated to the squadron for it's training facilities.

On the fourth day of September 1957, 650 L'Assomption Squadron was formed. Flight Lieutenant Danny McNamara became the first Commanding Officer, Pilot Officer Paul Magee, the Adjutant, and Pilot Officer Roger LeBlanc, the Supply Officer. Other people were recruited to complete the staff and 650 L'Assomption Squadron, comprised mostly of students from College, was on its way.

The squadron can trace its music heritage to the very beginning. In early 1958, Mr. Paul Melanson formed the 650 Bugle and Drum Band. During the 1959 Annual inspection, the squadron saw it's first cadets selected for pilot training. Cadets Henri Vienneau and Paul Belliveau earned their wings during the summer of 1959.

In 1960, the Squadron moved it's training quarters to the Military Drill Hall. The new quarters were much more spacious and had a more military atmosphere.

In 1961, Squadron Leader McNamara was transferred and Flight Lieutenant Paul Magee assumed command of the squadron. Pilot Officer Roger LeBlanc, who was the Supply Officer, then became the Adjutant.

In 1963, due to the closure of L'Assomption College, an aggressive recruiting campaign was carried out at the Vanier High School. On the tenth of December of that same year, the Squadron officially changed its name to "Vanier."

The Squadron's quota was then raised and, due to a successful recruiting campaign, F/L Magee was promoted to Squadron Leader and P/O LeBlanc promoted to Flight Lieutenant.

In 1963, Mr. Romeo Gallant became the first cadet from the Squadron to become an officer. In 1966 S/L Magee resigned, and F/L Roger LeBlanc assumed command. Mr. LeBlanc resigned in 1970, with the rank of Major, the rank structure of the Canadian Forces having changes in 1968.

In 1970, Capt. Donald McQuinn, former Flying Instructor, assumed command and remained CO for two years until work commitments forced him to resign in 1972. Lt. Mike Durant, who was an instructor at the time, became acting CO until he was transferred within a year.

The Squadron was then taken over by Mr. Larry Pasch, who had considerable experience as an Air Cadet Instructor. He held the position for two years and was then transferred.

Mr. Lawrence Forbes, who joined the Squadron as a cadet, and served as Band Instructor, assumed command in 1973. During Major Forbes' command, the Squadron saw females in the ranks for he first time in 1975. Also under his command, the Squadron was selected as the top Squadron in New Brunswick for 1977. That same year, the Squadron started it's own summer camp, Camp Argus. The camp was very successful and continued until 1987 when the land it occupied was sold to new owners. Major Forbes retired from the position of CO after five years and joined the Squadron's Sponsoring Committee as the chairman as well as becoming a member of the Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League.

The Squadron was then handed over to Capt. Mike Doiron in September of 1978Captain Doiron had been a cadet in the Squadron and was the Flight Instuctor for five years prior his term as CO. In December of 1979, Capt. Doiron was forced to step down due to work commitments.

In January of 1980, the Squadron was taken over by Capt. Mark Richard. Capt. Richard joined the ranks of the Squadron as a cadet in 1972 and, upon graduating, was then appointed as the Band Instuctor. In December of 1979, he became the Training Officer and served for a short time in this position before becoming Commanding Officer. The Squadron achieved it's highest standard in 1981-1982 and was awarded the Royal Canadian Air Force Association Award for being the most proficient Air Cadet Squadron in Canada.

Capt. Richard stepped down in August of 1983 at a change of command parade held at Camp Argus. At this time, Capt. Gavin Lewis, former First Aid Instructor and Range Safety Officer for the Squadron, became the Commanding Officer. Capt Lewis had been involved in the movement as a cadet and previously served with the Naval branch of the Armed Forces. Capt. Lewis resigned in 1987 due to work commitments and increased duties with the local Militia.

A Change of Command dinner was held in March 1987, at which time Mr. Troy Myers assumed command. Capt. Myers spent six years in the Squadron, two years as Band Instructor, and three years as Training Officer before being appointed Commanding Officer of the Squadron. In June of 1990, Capt. Myers retired from the position of Commanding Officer and moved on to become the Chairman of the Squadron's Sponsoring Committee. In October of 1992, Mr. Myers was appointed to the position of Executive Secretary of the Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League.

The Change of Command parade in June 1990 welcomed Mr. Mark Boudreau as Commanding Officer of the Squadron. Capt. Boudreau started as a cadet with the Squadron and, in 1986 joined the staff as an instructor. In 1987, Capt. Boudreau was appointed Administration Officer where he remained for two years. In 1989, Capt. Boudreau was appointed Training Officer until his appointment as CO in 1990.

In October of 1994 a Change of Command parade was held to welcome Capt. Darren Lewis as CO. Capt. Lewis spent six years as a cadet in the Squadron graduating as Squadron Warrant Officer. He then became a Cadet Instructor and served the Squadron in many capacities including Band Instructor, Training Officer and DCO for two years prior to his present appointment.

In August 1995, Capt. Troy Hawkes was welcomed as the new Commanding Officer of 650 Squadron. Capt Hawkes was a cadet for 5 years and had been with the Squadron for 6years. He served the Squadron as Flight, Assistant Training, and Administration Officer. Capt. Hawkes has served the Cadet Organization at the Regional Gliding School (Atlantic) during the summer and with the Regional Cadet Instuctor School in Moncton and Gagetown. In 1996, Capt Troy Hawkes resigned as CO, due to work commitments, leaving the Squadron in the command of Capt. Conrad Melanson, who is the present Commanding Officer of the 650 Governor General Georges-P. Vanier Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron.

Captain Conrad Melanson joined the squadron in 1986 as a cadet and graduated in 1991 as the Squadron Cadet Commander. During his service as a cadet, Capt. Melanson attended several summer training courses, such as the Introduction to Leadership, in CFB Greenwood, Technical Training Center, and the International Cadet Exchange. Capt. Melanson enrolled in the CIC, Cadet Instructor Cadre in October 1991. He has attended the Basic Officer Qualification Course, the Lieutenant Qualification Course and the Captain Qualification Course. During his time with the squadron he has held the position of Assistant Administration Officer, Assistant Supply Officer, Administration Officer, and Commanding Officer. He has also spent several summers employed at the Greenwood Air Cadet Summer Training Center at CFB Greenwood. During his time there he has held such positions as Librarian, Junior Standards Officer/Librarian, Flight Commander for the Introduction to Leadership Course, and Course Director for the Introduction to Leadership Course. In his civilian life, Capt. Melanson attended the University of Moncton undertaking a four year Electronic Engineering Course, successfully graduating.

On November 10, 1998 a Change of Command parade was held to welcome Lt Chantal Doucet as 650's Commanding Officer. Lt Doucet enrolled as a cadet in 1990 with 640 Chaleur Air Cadet Squadron, graduating in 1995 as the Squadron Cadet Commander. During this time she has attended such summer camps as Basic Course, and Lifeguard Course at the Greenwood Air Cadet Training Center in CFB Greenwood. Greenwood Air Cadet Training Center and the Argonaut Army Cadet Training Center at CFB Gagetown also employed her for two years as a Lifeguard. She enrolled into the CIC, Cadet Instructor Cadre, in 1996 with 650 Gov/Gen Vanier Air Cadet Squadron and held such positions as Assistant Administration Officer, Administration Officer, Supply Officer, and Commanding Officer. She is the first female Commanding Officer in 650 Vanier's history. She has attended the Basic Officer Qualification Course, the Military Occupation Code Course, and the Lieutenant Qualification Course. She spent her summers employed at Trenton Air Cadet Camp, as a Barrack Control Officer, and at Greenwood Air Cadet Summer Training Center as a First Aid Instructor, and Lifeguard Program Director.

In 1991, in conjunction with several other Air Cadet units, the Squadron participated in a massive Wing parade at the Moncton Coliseum to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the Air Cadet movement in Canada. With over 300 cadets and twelve Squadrons participating, this parade was the largest, and the first of it's kind in the history of Air Cadets in the province of New Brunswick.

In August 1992, the Squadron felt that it was time to firmly establish it's uniqueness in the Air Cadet Movement and within the community by modifying it's name to 650 Governor General Georges-P. Vanier Squadron. Thereby serving our link with the Vanier School who's future was uncertain, and establishing our link to our namesake for the future.

Thousand of young men and women can call themselves former members of 650 Vanier Squadron, and of these, many have become outstanding citizens and leaders within our military and civilian communities.

Having celebrated it's 40th year on the 9th of September of 1997, the Squadron can boast over one hundred glider and private pilot scholarships, over two dozen Exchange Visit recipients to every corner of the globe, numerous Band, Drill Team and Sports Competition awards, and countless members of the Squadron have spent their summer at various Camps across the country.

Without the co-operation of many individuals over the years, the Squadron could not have realized the success that it enjoys toady. Some of the people who have contributed are: Mr. Eugene Agnew, Mr. Gene Melanson, Mrs. Ruth Sabourin, Mr. McRea Roper, Mr. Don Steeve, Mrs. Sandra Dowling, Mrs. Norma Comeau, Mr. Harold Wallace, Mr. Donald McClure, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoyles.

Some of the officers and instructors not previously mentioned are: Charles Borderleau, Laurie Cormier, Yvon Cormier, Roger Belliveau, Paul Melanson, Ed Mitchell, Brian Dawson, Don Côté, Jean Murray, Rosario Leblanc, Sheldon Huntley, Robert Meunier, Kurt Angels, Lori Rolston, George Leger, Jacques Richard, Daniel Melanson, Sharon MacLennan, Paul Leger, Charles Babin, Vickie Fisher, Lou Fisher, Al Allaby, Gilles Roy and Gilles Richard.