Welcome to my privately run, unofficial website designed to tell the history of the Royal Canadian 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.
| Royal Canadian Air Force |
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| The Royal Canadian Air Force helped fill the breach |
Britain's Royal Air Force is about to unveil a monument to the thousands of Canadian aircrews who were key to the Allied victory in 1945, Randy Boswell reports
With Canada poised to celebrate the country's birthday this week after the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive from Britain, a more sombre ceremony symbolizing the deep bond between the two countries - a tribute to fallen Canadian airmen from the Second World War - is quietly taking shape in the U.K.
Britain's Royal Air Force is preparing to unveil a "long overdue" national memorial to Canadian aircrews that helped achieve the Allied victory in the Second World War - including some 10,000 RCAF personnel who lost their lives battling Germany and other Axis enemies.
The poignant, maple leaf-inspired monument to this country's air forces, made of granite cut from the Canadian Shield and transported to Britain earlier this year, is to be dedicated July 8 at the U.K.'s National Memorial Arboretum in the central English countryside.
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| On this day in RCAF History |
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1942 › No. 423(GR) Squadron formed with Sunderland III aircraft.
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| 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.
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A short history of Canada's Air Force
 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.
Feature Museum Link
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/
View our complete list of Canadian Aviation Museum Links
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| Navy and air force to be royal once again |
A royal name change for Canada's navy and air force was announced Tuesday, and the army will also be renamed, in a move that taps Canada's military heritage. The Maritime Command and Air Command will again be known as the Royal Canadian Navy and Royal Canadian Air Force, while the Land Force Command will be renamed the Canadian Army. [ MORE ] |
| What's new |
- 2011
- July 3, 2010
- March 1, 2010
- February 5, 2010
- December 20, 2009
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No. 6 (RCAF) Group
Looking for Richard Koval's site on the the RCAF's No. 6 Bomber Group, follow this link to his new site:
www.6grouprcaf.com/
No. 439 Squadron (Unofficial) Hompage
Looking for Mike Melnick's page on No. 439 Squadron, follow this link to his new site:
www.thisisme.ca/439squadron/
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