THE HISTORY OF CANADA'S 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.

THE WAR YEARS

  1. September 10, 1939 - Home War Establishment
  2. January 1, 1943 - Home War Establishment
  3. January 1, 1943 - Overseas War Establishment
  4. June 6, 1944 - Home War Establishment
  5. June 6, 1944 - Overseas War Establishment
  6. August 10, 1945 - Home War Establishment
  7. August 10, 1945 - Overseas War Establishment

THE COLD WAR

  1. January 1, 1968

UNIFICATION

  1. December 1, 1984

PRESENT

  1. January 1, 2004