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Skies
More than 63 years ago, eight airmen from 426 Squadron–seven from the Royal Canadian Air Force and one from the Royal Air Force–set off on a bombing raid against the railyards in Louvain, Belgium. They, and the Halifax bomber in which they were flying, never returned.
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The Motley Fool
Give President Trump his due.
Late last year, the then-president elect blasted Lockheed Martin for charging taxpayers a "tremendous cost" for its F-35 stealth fighter jet. At the time, Lockheed Martin's cheapest F-35 variant, the F-35A conventional takeoff-and-landing (CTOL) fighter jet, cost about $100 million each — significantly more than fourth-generation fighter jets built by Boeing.
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Airforce-technology.com
CAE has secured defence contracts worth more than $175 million to provide simulation products, training services and in-service support for the US Air Force (USAF), US Marine Corps (USMC), and the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF).
The contracts were awarded by Lockheed Martin, L3 MAS, and Airbus Defence and Space.
CAE Defence and Security president Gene Colabatistto said: "These orders augment the long-term, recurring revenue profile of our defence business.
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CTV News
Several planes that were tested more than 60 years ago are still at the bottom of Lake Ontario — but a recent announcement revealed there's a plan to find and remove them.
The Avro Arrow Fighter Jet project put Canada at the forefront of military aviation in the 1950s. The Arrow was considered a breakthrough fighter jet, and smaller models of it — around one-eighth of its original size — were launched over Lake Ontario from Point Petre (200 kilometres from Toronto) attached to high-powered booster rockets from 1954 to 1957.
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Skies
While the Canadian Forces Snowbirds are a household name with airshow goers and aviation fans around the world, many have not had a behind the scenes look at those who play a big part in bringing you the team each season. Chances are, if you've never heard of the Ops/Standards Cell within 431 Air Demonstration Squadron — or the Tutor SET — you're not alone. There are many moving parts to any successful show season for the Snowbirds, many of which are rarely seen by the general public at airshows across North America.
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Reuters
China recently told Japan to "get used to it" after it flew six warplanes over the Miyako Strait between two southern Japanese islands in a military exercise.
Japan's defense ministry issued a statement describing the flyover by the formation of Xian H-6 bombers earlier that day as "unusual," while noting that there had been no violation of Japanese airspace.
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Sea King Retirement Committee
After more than 50 years of service, the Sea King will be retired December 2018 at 443MH Victoria. Advance planning is underway. Visit www.skr18.ca for updates.
Airforce Association
The Government of New Brunswick is showing their tremendous support of the Golden Hawks by providing $15,000 towards our Appreciation event and another $9,000 towards our Golden Hawk exhibit! In addition, the city of Quinte West (Trenton), Ontario is going to be a Gold Sponsor, providing $7,500 to help our efforts.
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e-Veritas
On Saturday, Oct. 28, 2017, in collaboration with the Royal Military College, the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is honoured to present the Birchall Leadership Award to Colonel (Retired) Chris Hadfield, OC, OOnt, MSC, CD. Colonel Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space. A Royal Military College graduate, an engineer, and former Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) fighter pilot, Colonel Hadfield has flown two space shuttle missions and served as Commander of the International Space Station.
For more information about the Birchall Leadership Awards Banquet: http://everitas.rmcclub.ca/birchall-leadership-award-dinner-28-oct/
Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada event brings together Canadian and international companies of all sizes, government, and academia for two days in the nation's capital. More than 1,200 participants — primarily C-suite executives and government officials — are expected to attend.
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Calling all Thunderbirds home to the nest!! This year, we're celebrating our 75th anniversary and are hoping to have the flock come home to help us remember our history and heritage. Please mark Oct. 20-22 in your calendar and join us for a huge party. If you have humorous stories or anecdotes to share, please send them to the following address:
MWO Christine Krueger
426 Sqn 8 Wing/CFB Trenton
PO Box 1000, Stn Forces
Astra, ON, Canada K0K 3W0
christine.krueger@forces.gc.ca
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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