Patton-Cunnington Trophy

The MEAC Patton-Cunnington Trophy, presented to the top Air Command Airfield Engineering unit, honours the brave acts of Captain D.W. Cunnington, GM, RCE, and Lieutenant J.M.S. Patton, GC, RCE. They relocated an unexploded bomb from a Hawker Hurricane plant in England in September 1940 and were subsequently awarded the George Medal and the George Cross respectively, for their bravery. This trophy is an airplane mounted on a black base that was presented to the 1st Battalion Royal Canadian Engineers by Vickers-Armstrong Limited. This trophy is presented annually to the top Air Command Airfield Engineering unit.