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

1957 › CF-100 No. 18439 flown non-stop from Comox, BC to St. Hubert, Que. by Jack Oickle and Arn Dagenais in 4:30 hours. Longest distance covered by CF-100?

DID YOU KNOW?

"The Clunk"

The CF-100 Canuck is the only in-service fighter aircraft to date designed and built entirely in Canada. It was in service from 1952 until 1981. It became known as the "Clunk". Some say it received the moniker because of the noise the front landing gear made as it retracted into its well after takeoff. Others say it was because the aircraft was too strong and thus too heavy for its original role as an all-weather fighter interceptor.

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.

Greenwood Military Aviation Museum

We house permanent and temporary exhibits that reflect the history of units that have called Greenwood home. The permanent displays encompass the early formation of the base in 1942 and proceed through the Lancaster, Neptune, Argus and Aurora eras. The history of Greenwood’s present day squadrons: 14 AMS, 404, 405, 413, 415, 434 and 14 SES are proudly displayed in a special area set aside for the squadron historians. Special theme exhibits are featured from time to time to provide our return visitors with something different. For aviation collectors or someone looking for a special gift, our gift shop offers books, flags, models, posters, shirts, quality prints, patches and more. We are located just outside the front gate of 14 Wing / CFB Greenwood beside the Canex.

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In Memory of William Russell "Rus" Sloan

"The squadrons thundered off the ground tirelessly. Off they pelted those glorious, radiant boys. We were with them in sound and spirit but that feeling of lead in the stomach when they failed to return was all too familiar. There were so many and all of them so young and such a wicked, wicked waste. I mourned them then, now and forever..."

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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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