RCAF Today

CF-188 Hornet fighter aircraft are returning to Canada after a month-long air policing mission in Iceland.

At 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alta., members of 42 Radar Squadron support flight training and operations throughout the year by providing ground-based tactical control services to aircraft engaged in air combat training missions.

Canada’s new maritime helicopter has resumed a limited flying regime, after an investigation determined the root cause of a momentary change in descent rate.

Jet Aircraft Museum in London, Ont., is trying to revive the story of one of Canada’s early aerobatic aircraft.

To mark 2017 as its 75th year as a Royal Canadian Air Force squadron, 429 Transport Squadron in Trenton has unveiled a tail art design created and painted by its own members.

Manufacturers promoted two likely candidates to replace the CC-150 Polaris, Canada’s air-to-air refuelling aircraft, during the CANSEC tradeshow in Ottawa.

On June 3, 2017, 16 Wing Borden held an open house and rededication of the Royal Flying Corps Canada Cairn, which honours the men and women who have served in Canada’s proud aviation military.

Sgt Jocelyn Mayer of 438 Tactical Helicopter “City of Montreal” Squadron won the top award at the end of the Non-Commissioned Officer Academy Class 17-3, an intense leadership course in Tennessee.

Two maintenance contracts were awarded to KF Aerospace of British Columbia as a result of open, transparent and competitive processes.

The Royal Canadian Air Force will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Royal Flying Corps Canada on Saturday, June 3, 2017, in Borden, Ont., and is inviting the public to attend.

The Department of National Defence’s Airworthiness Investigative Authority has issued the report From the Investigator in relation to a fatal parachute training accident on March 8, 2017, which claimed the life of MCpl Alfred Barr.

On May 8, 2017, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre Trenton was called to help the Ontario Provincial Police with a medical evacuation.

On April 24, 2017, Maj Jim Shewchuk of 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron assumed command of the Operation Impact Tactical Aviation Detachment.

The museum is taking steps to highlight the story of Canada’s first official national aerobatic team.

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