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May 18, 2012 - News Releases
450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron is reborn under historical number
The reactivation of 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, which is to be the home of the Canadian Forces’ Chinook Medium-to-Heavy Lift Helicopter, was formalized on May 2, 2012, by an official Canadian Forces order...
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May 18, 2012 - Air Force Articles
You know it’s air show season when …
The airspace above the Comox airport makes for an exceptional venue for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Demo Team to fine-tune their skills before the start of the 2012 air show season...
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May 17, 2012 - Air Force Articles
A venture of a lifetime
Members from the RCAF, the Royal Canadian Navy, the Canadian Army and the Canadian Forces Recruiting Group spoke to future community leaders at the 62nd “Rotary Adventure in Citizenship” Program...
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May 15, 2012 - Air Force Articles
Op Southern Reach increases professional bonds
A Royal Canadian Air Force detachment, including an element of the fighter force, airlift and air-to-air refuelling support, is conducting Operation Southern Reach from May 5 to 26...
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May 15, 2012 - Air Force Articles
RCAF band to rock the nation
Members of the Canadian Forces will unleash a blazing musical theatre performance on national television in the coming week...
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May 14, 2012 - Air Force Articles
RCAF welcomes the 17th and final “workhorse” of Canada’s CC-130J fleet
The Royal Canadian Air Force proudly welcomed the 17th and final aircraft of Canada’s new CC-130J Hercules fleet on May 11, 2012 at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton...
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May 14, 2012 - Air Force Articles
“Rim of Pacific” exercise to begin June 29
Twenty-two nations, 42 ships, six submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific exercise scheduled for June 29 to Aug. 3, in and around the Hawaiian Islands...
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May 10, 2012 - Backgrounder
Canada’s new CC-130J Hercules fleet
The Department of National Defence has acquired 17 new CC-130J Hercules aircraft to strengthen and revitalize the Canadian Forces’ vital tactical airlift capabilities...
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May 10, 2012 - Air Force History
New life for 42 Radar Site
The Cold Lake Air Force Museum is home to many interesting and historically significant artefacts...
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May 7, 2012 - Air Force Articles
Canadian NORAD Region earns NORAD-U.S. Northern Command awards
When it comes to getting the job done, the men and women of the Royal Canadian Air Force know their business...
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May 4, 2012 - Our People
Sergeant Dave Sheppard - Search and rescue technician
A working life just shy of 40 years has come to a close for Sergeant Dave Sheppard, a reservist employed at the Sea Survival School at 19 Wing Comox, B.C...
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May 4, 2012 - Air Force Articles
Four-decade career winds up
A working life just shy of 40 years has come to a close for Sergeant Dave Sheppard, a reservist employed at the Sea Survival School at 19 Wing Comox, B.C...
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Apr. 27, 2012 - Air Force Articles
Parliamentarians recognize Royal Canadian Air Force personnel
On Tuesday, April 24, 2012, members of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) were recognized on Parliament Hill during the sixth annual “Air Force Day on the Hill” event...
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Apr. 26, 2012 - Air Force History
New exhibit about Canada's national honours
“From Far and Wide – Honouring Great Canadians” : A unique exhibit about Canada’s national honours, their recipients and their stories...
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Apr. 26, 2012 - Air Force Articles
New exhibit about Canada's national honours
“From Far and Wide – Honouring Great Canadians” : A unique exhibit about Canada’s national honours, their recipients and their stories...
