RCAF.com :: The History & Heritage of Canada Air Forces

Welcome to my privately run, unofficial website designed to tell the history of Canada's Air Force. This site is not affiliated with, nor endorsed by, the Department of National Defence or the Air Force Association of Canada and as such we cannot provide, nor do we have access to, official information on behalf of the Canadian Forces .This includes personnel records and/or other personal information. It is maintained by myself during my (limited) spare time so please read the Terms of Use. I hope you enjoy the experience and visit again soon.

On this day in RCAF History

1941 › First RCAF night victory as 406 Beaufighter crewed by F/O RC Fumerton and Sgt L.P.S. Bing downed a JU 88 over UK.

1975 › Air Command formed with HQ at Winnipeg. Responsible for all CF air operations.

DID YOU KNOW?

The "Golden" Aerobatic Teams

Department of National Defence

Before the Snowbirds and the Golden Centennaires aerobatic teams, the gilded F-86 Sabres flown by the Golden Hawks team thrilled the world and ruled Canadian air shows. The team was formed in 1959 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of powered flight in Canada as well as the 35th anniversary of the RCAF. However, their popularity and the support of then-Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshall Hugh Campbell extended their existence past 1959 and the team performed 317 shows until the flight ended in 1963 with a final show in Montreal, Que. The Golden Hawks captivated audiences by flying low, raising their canopies and waving at the crowd! Now that's showmanship.

Today, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron - the Snowbirds - carry on the tradition of the Golden Hawks and Centennaires.

A short history of Canada's Air Force

History of the RCAF The first Candian Air Force was formed in 1918, read more about the evolution of Canada's Air from the early days of aviation to the high tech air force of today.

CANADIAN AIR FORCE - ORDERS OF BATTLE

Orders of Battle give a snapshot of the strength and disposition of the air force at selected points in history. The following should present the reader with a good representation of how Canada's Air Force has changed over the years.

Canadian Museum of Flight

The Canadian Museum of Flight (formally the Canadian Museum of Flight Association since 1998) is an aviation museum at the Langley Regional Airport in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. The museum has over 25 civilian and military jets, piston driven engine aircraft, gliders, and helicopters on display, six of which have been restored to flying condition. Other displays include an aviation art gallery and aviation artifacts.

http://www.canadianflight.org/

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Arrow Recovery Project

Welcome to the Arrow Recovery Canada homepage. We are the non profit corporation that located missing Avro "Arrow" flight test models in June 1999.

http://www.avroarrow.org

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Restore the Royal designation to the Canadian navy and Canadian air force

To commemorate the Canadian navy's centennial in 2010, we the petitioners call upon Parliament to ask Her Majesty that she be pleased to restore the Royal designation to the Canadian navy and Canadian air force, and so to build upon the success of our unified Armed Forces by celebrating the unique and proud heritage of its distinctive Services

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Sign the petition; spread the word; link to the online petition

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