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Government of Canada
A Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) contingent of approximately 2,000 personnel are in Northern Europe to participate in Exercise Trident Juncture 2018, NATO’s largest exercise in recent years.
From October 25 to November 7, 2018, more than 50,000 troops from 31 NATO and partner countries will train together to demonstrate that NATO forces are ready to counter any threat.
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Gouvernement du Canada
Un contingent des Forces armées canadiennes (FAC) d’environ 2 000 membres du personnel se trouve actuellement en Europe du Nord pour prendre part à l’exercice Trident Juncture 2018, le plus important exercice de l’OTAN au cours des dernières années.
Du 25 octobre au 7 novembre 2018, plus de 50 000 troupes de 31 pays membres de l’OTAN et partenaires s’entraîneront ensemble pour démontrer que les forces de l’OTAN sont prêtes à contrer toute menace.
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Government of Canada
430 Tactical Helicopter Squadron celebrated a milestone in its history — its 75th anniversary — in a big way, with a series of activities and the publication of a book about the squadron.
The celebrations began on September 13, 2018, at the Quebec Garrison Club with the launch of a book paying tribute to 430 Squadron. After two and a half years of work, author and editor Marc-André Valiquette delivered on a tall order: a unique publication chronicling, in words and images, the adaptability and dedication shown by the members of 430 Squadron over the years in the defence of Canada.
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Gouvernement du Canada
Le 430e Escadron tactique d’hélicoptères a célébré en grand un jalon de son histoire, son 75e anniversaire, au moyen d’une série d’activités et en lançant un ouvrage portant sur l’escadron.
Les célébrations ont commencé le 13 septembre, par le lancement d’un ouvrage rendant hommage au 430e Escadron au Cercle de la garnison de Québec. Après deux années et demie de travail, l’auteur et éditeur Marc-André Valiquette a rempli un mandat de taille : la création d’une œuvre unique retraçant en images et en textes le courage, l’adaptabilité et le dévouement dont les militaires du 430e Escadron font preuve dans la défense du Canada.
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Government of Canada
Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at 16 Wing Borden, Ontario, welcomed a new honorary colonel on October 12, 2018, and said farewell to their former honorary colonel.
Colonel Pascal Godbout, commander of 16 Wing, presided over the investiture ceremony. Colonel Andrew Atherton, commander of Canadian Forces Base Borden where 16 Wing is a lodger unit, and Chief Warrant Officer Michael Charette, base chief warrant officer, were among the guests in attendance.
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Gouvernement du Canada
Le personnel de l’Aviation royale canadienne basé à la 16e Escadre Borden, en Ontario, a accueilli sa nouvelle colonel honoraire le 12 octobre 2018 et fait ses adieux à l’ancien colonel honoraire.
Le colonel Pascal Godbout, commandant de la 16e Escadre, a présidé la cérémonie d’investiture. Le colonel Andrew Atherton, commandant de la base des Forces canadiennes Borden, où se trouve la 16e Escadre en tant qu’unité hébergée, et l’adjudant-chef Michael Charette, adjudant-chef de la base, figuraient parmi les invités qui ont assisté à la cérémonie.
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Government of Canada
The Royal Canadian Air Force has concluded Operation Renaissance — Indonesia, a part of Canada’s humanitarian assistance efforts in Palu, Indonesia.
Over the course of the 14-day operation, at the request of the government of Indonesia, an RCAF CC-130J Hercules transported and delivered Canadian relief items and provided a tactical airlift capability to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian supplies in earthquake and tsunami affected areas.
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Gouvernement du Canada
L’Aviation royale canadienne a terminé l’opération Renaissance — Indonésie, un des volets de la contribution canadienne à la mission d’aide humanitaire à Palu, en Indonésie.
Pendant l’opération de quatorze jours, à la demande du gouvernement indonésien, un CC-130J Hercules de l’ARC a transporté et livré du matériel de secours canadien, en plus d’effectuer du transport aérien tactique afin de faciliter la livraison de matériel humanitaire dans les zones touchées par le séisme et le tsunami.
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The Sea King retirement celebrations involve a meet and greet 30 November 2018, followed by a parade, flypast and gala dinner on 1 December — all events happening in the Victoria area as that si where the last RCAF Sea Kings will be flown. More details on the weekend can be found at SKR18.ca. In addition, there is a link to a great article written by CO443 on the retirement and the last aircraft to be painted in RCN livery (as it was originally delivered) can be found here.
The two-day Conference is supported by decision leaders within equipment manufacturers and suppliers that support the supply chain for the defense industry, program managers, business and corporate development and marketing executives, market analysts, investment bankers and financial institutions. Delegates gain new tools, information and relationships that will support and enhance their organization's growth opportunities.
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Business strategy and diversity will be headlining the 2018 Summit program with riveting talks on how to improve performance in the Aerospace & Defence sector. The Canadian Aerospace Summit is proud to announce the first three speakers of its next edition to be held on Nov. 13-14 at the Shaw Centre in Ottawa.
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RCAF
Envisioned as Canada's premier and world class youth development movement, the Air Cadet program seeks to encourage and enhance the development of well-adjusted, civic minded youth in undertaking leadership roles in a great Canada and a better world. The Air Cadet League of Canada's mission is to promote Canadian youth to develop an interest in aviation and aerospace and to provide opportunities to engage in enriching program elements such as physical education, music and public speaking.
Since 1941, the Air Cadet League of Canada has supported the Royal Canadian Air Cadets, both financially and through the efforts of our dedicated volunteers, to ensure that Canada's
Supporting Air Cadets makes a difference in the lives of young people. Let's work together to make sure that every Cadet has the opportunities — donate today!
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Ian Allan Travel
On Aug. 17, 1917, South African General Jan Smuts presented a report
to the British government's War Council setting out his ideas on the future
of air power. The report was duly approved and led to the formation of the
world's first air force being born on the April 1, 1918.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) was formed by the amalgamation of the
squadrons and military personnel of the British Army's "Royal Flying Corps"
(RFC) with the Royal Navy's "Royal Naval Air Service" (RNAS).
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Air Cadet League of Canada
Were you an Air Cadet? The Air Cadet League wants to know where being an Air Cadet has taken you; join the Air Cadet Alumni and share your "Cadet Story" with us.
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