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
Profile of Courage: Jack Watts passes away at age of 98
Jack Watts, whose war-time exploits included helping destroy the Tirpitz battle ship and surviving a crash in the Mediterranean, died in 2019 at the age of 98.
November 5, 2019
Battle of Britain profile of courage: Otto John Peterson
Flying Officer Otto John Peterson was one of 23 Canadians who died during the Battle of Britain.
September 14, 2016
Battle of Britain Profile of Courage: Harry Raymond Hamilton
Harry Hamilton flew with 85 Squadron of the Royal Air Force during the Battle of Britain.
September 9, 2016
History articles
Farewell to the father of the modern RCAF
On October 14, 2020, the RCAF lost one of its most influential leaders. Referred to as the father of the modern Canadian Air Force, Lieutenant-General William Carr was the driving force in creating “a consolidated organization to properly administer all military aviation in Canada.” He was 97.
October 14, 2020
The Mighty Hercules celebrates 60 years in the RCAF
When Lockheed engineers and designers created the Hercules aircraft in the 1950s, it’s doubtful that they had any idea how versatile and iconic the plane would turn out to be and that it would one day celebrate 60 years of service in the RCAF.
October 14, 2020
Celebrating women in aviation
The Canadian Armed Forces are a world leader in gender integration and the employment of women in all occupations. In October, the RCAF celebrates Women’s History Month and the participation of women in the field of aviation.
October 1, 2020
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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