Records, research and publications
The following are History and Heritage Feature articles, including On Windswept Heights II: Historical Highlights of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
On Windswept Heights II
Historical highlights of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
Peacekeeping
The RCAF has a long tradition of supporting peacekeeping missions.
The genesis of Air Command
Lieutenant-General Bill Carr's account of how Air Command began.
Camp Borden
The birthplace of the RCAF and the cradle of military aviation in Canada during the 1920s.
Leadership
A speech given by Air Commodore Leonard Birchall on September 17, 1997.
Battle honours
Air Force battle honours include both major and subsidiary battle honours.
Honours, medals and awards
Canadian military honours and recognition, including orders, decorations, medals, insignia, departmental awards and memorials.
Directorate of History and Heritage
Visit the military history archive research room to view the collections and do primary research, or ask an expert for answers.
Veterans Affairs Canada Remembrance
Medals, memorial, people and stories, wars and conflicts
Military operations and exercises
Current and recurring military operations, military exercises, and allies and government partners of the Canadian Armed Forces.
Past operations
Military operations that the Canadian Armed Forces have participated in around the world since 1945.
Videos
Edward Carter-Edwards - Reasons for Joining up (English only)
Mr. Carter-Edwards speaks about growing up quite secluded and hoped that the Air Force would help him break out of his shell.
Veteran Stories: Edward Carter-Edwards (English only)
Buchenwald survivor - The Memory Project site
Mrs. Mortimer - Young Lady Starting A Career (English only)
Mrs. Mortimer reflects back on her early years and how the family decision to move to England provided her the opportunity to pursue a nursing career.
Profiles of courage
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RCAF Tartan: How it all began
In 1942, the RCAF tartan and the first RCAF Pipe Band came into being side by side under the guidance of Group Captain Elmer G. Fullerton at No. 9 Service Flying Training School at Summerside, Prince Edward Island.
April 6, 2021
RCAF celebrates 97 years of service
The Royal Canadian Air Force was officially born on April 1, 1924. However, its roots go back to 1917, and the establishment of the Royal Flying Corps Canada in southern Ontario.
April 1, 2021
Commemorating the “Great Escape”
April 24, 2021 marks the 77th anniversary of the daring attempt made by Canadian and British soldiers and aviators to escape the Stalag Luft III prison during the Second World War.
March 24, 2021
Features
Records of Fallen Canadians
Search death records of Canadians who have lost their lives in military service since 1884.
Canadian Military History Gateway
Search this timeline for sites and digitized resources about Canada's military history.
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