Welcome to the Royal Canadian Air Force
News
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- ‘A dead airman in Canada is just as dead as a dead airman in Europe’
- “Victory rests on their shoulders”
- Roadies of the sky
- RCAF officer takes “top shot” at small arms competition
- Canadian and Australian J-model Herc crews train together near Bondi Beach
Alexandra Baillie-David
‘A dead airman in Canada is just as dead as a dead airman in Europe’
Corporal Alana Morin
Steve Bigg
Aviator Desiree T. Bourdon
Corporal Oliver Carter
Canadian and Australian J-model Herc crews train together near Bondi Beach
Battle of Britain: Did you know?
More than 100 Canadians flew in the battle, principally as members of the RCAF’s No. 1 Squadron (later renamed 401 Squadron) and the RAF’s 242 Squadron. An estimated 300 Canadians served as groundcrew.
Overview
Overview
The Royal Canadian Air Force supports the Government of Canada in fulfilling the Canadian Armed Forces’ three key defence roles: defending Canada by delivering excellence at home, defending North America by being a strong, reliable and credible defence partner with the United States in the defence of the continent, and contributing to international peace and security by projecting leadership abroad.
Wings Across Canada
1 Wing Kingston • 2 Wing Bagotville • 3 Wing Bagotville • 4 Wing Cold Lake • 5 Wing Goose Bay
8 Wing Trenton • 9 Wing Gander • 12 Wing Shearwater • 14 Wing Greenwood • 15 Wing Moose Jaw
16 Wing Borden • 17 Wing Winnipeg • 19 Wing Comox • 22 Wing North Bay
Mission and Vision
Mission
The Air Force will provide the Canadian Forces with relevant, responsive and effective airpower to meet the defence challenges of today and into the future.
Vision
An agile and integrated air force with the reach and power essential for Canadian Forces operations.
You're not alone -
Mental Health resources for CAF members and families
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