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.
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The Birth of the RCAF
On Jan. 1, 1923, the Department of National Defence was born with the amalgamation of the Department of Naval Services, the Department of Militia and Defence, and the Air Board. |
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
Feature Website Link
Highlights in the History of Canadian Aviation
This site contains nearly 300 photographs of 25 different aircraft, all of which have played an important role in shaping Canadian aviation history. The Canadian Aviation time line console is divided into five separate categories. Each category represents a key period in aviation history.
http://epe.lac-bac.gc.ca/100/205/301/ic/cdc/highlights/default.htm
View our complete list of RCAF Related Website Links
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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:
No. 439 Squadron (Unofficial) Hompage
Looking for Mike Melnick's page on No. 439 Squadron, follow this link to his new site:
