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The 110 Northumberland Wing of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association in Stellarton has gotten a fresh look thanks to a municipal grant and funds raised through the Stellarton Chase the Ace.

Air Force Association board chair Brian MacIntosh said the group received a grant of $5,000 from the town of Stellarton to use towards the upgrades to the side of the building which faces towards the Tim Hortons on Foord Street.

Previously, the wall had a large mural on the side with a Royal Air Force roundel painted on it. But it had fallen into disrepair. Now it has been resided with metal and a new roundel has been added which has an eight-foot diameter.

Stellarton Mayor Danny MacGillivray said they were happy to be able to help fund the improvements for the association which has been an important part of the community. In particular, they are known for hosting the Battle of Britain celebrations.

J.C. Clark, membership chair, said the building dates back to the 1850s. It was purchased by the Air Force Association in 1955.

The 110 Wings charter dates back to June 1953 and currently has about 100 members.

What is a roundel?

A roundel is a circular identification mark painted on aircraft to identify them to ground forces and other aircraft. The roundel has been used on British military aircraft since 1915 and was developed essentially to prevent friendly fire.