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Ottawa Citizen
An Ottawa firm is offering a solution to pilots worried about laser strikes against their aircraft: Specially engineered glasses that reflect the green light emitted by most handheld pointers.
Iridian Spectral Technologies launched its line of laser reflection glasses after being approached by a coalition of aviation safety officials concerned about the dramatic rise of laser incidents.
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Airforce Technology
CAE and Draken International have partnered to bid for the Canadian Department of National Defence's (DND) contracted airborne training services (CATS) program.
Upon winning the bid for the ten-year CATS program, the companies will offer a comprehensive service for adversary and threat training, electronic warfare and target towing operations to the Royal Canadian Air Force, Royal Canadian Navy, and Canadian Army.
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National Post
The American general running the coalition air campaign against ISIL jihadists in Iraq and Syria says Canada's CF-18s, which the Trudeau government ordered home recently, are welcome to return to the fight at any time.
"Ideally, I would like the Canadians to come back at some point, but I know that there are local decisions that have to be made in Canada for that to happen," Lt.-Gen. Charles Brown told the National Post from his headquarters at Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar.
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Ottawa Citizen
The U.S. Air Force wants to do more upgrades on the B-52 to keep the aircraft flying well into the 2040s. The B-52A first flew in 1954, and the B model entered service in 1955, according to the USAF. A total of 744 B-52s were built with the last, a B-52H, delivered in 1962, the USAF noted.
"We're going to keep the B-52 around. It provides some missions for us that are hard to replicate, primarily the range and payload the airplane provides," Lt. Gen. James "Mike" Holmes, the deputy chief of staff for strategic plans and requirements, told the Air Force Times.
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Globe and Mail
Think your language skills are top notch? Try speaking "corporate" — a language so specialized and full of jargon that most industries and large companies possess their own, specific dialects. Veterans who want to make the move into corporate roles face an additional challenge: That of translating into corporate language the business value of their experience.
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YouTube
Australia has a 60 Minutes program like the U.S. During the past two months, the U.S. Air Force, Australia MOD and Air Force and Lockheed Martin hosted the program for various portions of their story. They profiled Australia's first two pilots and the story gives great insight into Australia's F-35 program.
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C4ISR & Networks
Fighter jets that shoot high-powered lasers. Robots that mine hours of intelligence data in milliseconds. A tactical aircraft that can think for itself.
These are just a few of the cutting-edge technology breakthroughs the Air Force hopes will change the game in the future battle space. This year, the Air Force is reinvesting in science and technology, requesting $2.5 billion for S&T in its fiscal 2017 budget submission.
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Air Cadet League of Canada
As part of our anniversary celebration, we have been reaching out to past Cadets to share with us where being an Air Cadet has taken them. Celebrate 75 years of Cadets in Canada by sharing your "Cadet Story."
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A reunion cruise has been set up, to reunite former serving members, civilian staff and dependents who had the great fortune to be part of #1 Air Division in Europe.
The cruise will be aboard the Holland America ship, MS Nieuw Amsterdam — a highly-rated and new ship in their fleet. We will depart from Ft. Lauderdale, FL on April 10, 2016 — sailing through the Panama Canal on her way to Vancouver, B.C. The cruise length is 20 nights. The ports of call will be:
Cartagena, Columbia
Cruising Panama Canal
Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica
Corinto, Nicaragua
Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala
Puerto Chiapas, Mexico
Huatulco, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
San Diego, California
Victoria, B.C.
Seattle, Washington
Vancouver, B.C.
As with all Panama Canal cruises — the ship will book up quickly — so the recommendation is to book soon to avoid disappointment. Already a core group are booked and ready to enjoy the companionship, the memories, wonderful weather, the ports and all the great amenities of life aboard a beautiful ship.
Visit our website!
Or, see us and join us on Facebook — #1 Air Division (Europe) Reunion — 2016
For further information, contact Gary Arnold — garnold@cruiseshipcenters.com
The Toronto Garrison Officers' Ball 2016 will be held on Saturday, April 2nd, 2016, at the Allstream Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto. This annual event is the highlight of the Garrison's social season and it may be of interest to the membership of the RCAF Association. Subscription pricing ranges from $125.00 to $175.00 per person, and based on previous years, we sell out quickly. Please visit www.torontogarrisonball.ca for additional information.
On 5 May 1941, No. 406 Squadron RCAF was created at RAF Acklington. Now, 75 years later, the unit is still operational as part of the CH-124 Sea King community. To celebrate 406's long-standing and diverse history, a multi-day event will be held from Friday May 13th — Saturday May 14th, 2016, for all past and present members!
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403 Squadron
May 28, 2016 — Squadron Open House & Mixed Mess Dinner
May 29, 2016 — Brunch followed by a choice of several activities: Golf day in the Fredericton area, day trip to St. Andrews (including whale watching trip), or day trip to St. John.
More information will be added as details are finalized, but initial information is to help those travelling from afar. Please feel free to share with any former Wolf Pack members!
*Note: RSVPing for this event on Facebook does not constitute an official RSVP to the organizing committee.*
Please email 403sqn75thanniversary@gmail.com to officially RSVP.
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408 Goose Squadron Association
Come out and celebrate the 75th anniversary of 408 Squadron!
The 408 Goose Squadron Association is proud to celebrate the 75th Anniversary and Reunion of the formation of 408 Squadron on the weekend of June 24-26, 2016. Register now for the early-bird rate!
Click here to view the event poster.
Click here to learn more about the event.
Giv'er Miramichi
The New Brunswick Aviation Museum is hosting a reunion from July 8-10, 2016 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the opening of Royal Canadian Air Force Station/Canadian Forces Base Chatham. The reunion is open to anyone who ever worked or trained there from 1941 until 1996, including former military and civilian personnel and their families. The reunion is also open to anyone who served at St. Margaret's or Tracadie Air Range.
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Sabre Pilots Association of the Air Division Squadrons
Sept. 15-18, 2016
Delta City Centre Hotel, Ottawa
The Ottawa members of SPAADS look forward to, again, welcoming our fellow members as our guests to join us in your nation's capital for the 2016 reunion. Our SPAADS 2016 website has just been activated. Here you will find information helpful for you to register for the reunion, make your hotel reservations, and assist you with your stay here in Ottawa.
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Halifax International Security Forum
The Halifax International Security Forum announced recently that the 8th Halifax International Security Forum will take place from Nov. 18-20, 2016 in Halifax, N.S.
The annual Forum brings together democratic security leaders from more than 60 countries to address the most pressing international security challenges.
"As local communities deal with the consequences of global security threats, I am proud that Halifax provides an important venue for people with shared values to come together and build strategies for working more closely together," said Peter Van Praagh, President of the Halifax International Security Forum.
Invitations to the Nov. 18-20, 2016 Forum will be issued in the spring.
For more information about the Halifax International Security Forum, please contact info@halifaxtheforum.org.
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