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Government of Canada
Numerous government agencies supported the fight on wildfires in British Columbia, including the Royal Canadian Air Force, as part of a larger contribution by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
An RCAF Air Task Force (ATF) supported the fight against more than 550 wildfires in the province for several weeks from a base of operations located in the Mustang Helicopters hangar at Smithers Regional Airport. Strategically located in the northwest of the province, and once home to an RCAF base, Smithers was the ideal base to provide air support to the British Columbia Wildfire Service (BCWS) Northwest Fire Centre.
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Gouvernement du Canada
De nombreux organismes gouvernementaux ont soutenu la lutte contre les incendies de forêt en Colombie-Britannique, y compris l’Aviation royale canadienne, dans le cadre de mesures de plus grande envergure prises par les Forces armées canadiennes (FAC).
Une force opérationnelle aérienne (FOA) de l’ARC a soutenu la lutte contre plus de 550 incendies de forêt dans la province pendant plusieurs semaines à partir d’une base d’opérations établie dans le hangar de Mustang Helicopters, à l’aéroport régional de Smithers. Situé à un endroit stratégique dans le nord-ouest de la province et anciennement une base de l’ARC, l’aéroport de Smithers était le lieu idéal pour apporter un appui aérien au Centre nord-ouest de lutte contre les incendies du Service de lutte contre les incendies de forêt de la Colombie-Britannique (BCWS).
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Government of Canada
From September 10 to 21, 2018, seven members of the RCAF — five from 22 Wing North Bay, Ontario, one from 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, and one from 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec, took part in Exercise Coalition Virtual Flag (CVF) 18, a worldwide synthetic training exercise replicating major battlefield operations.
CVF runs four times per year, with the fourth serial open to international participants; this is the first time that the exercise has been executed from 22 Wing.
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Gouvernement du Canada
Du 10 au 21 septembre 2018, sept militaires de l’ARC, à savoir cinq de la 22e Escadre North Bay, en Ontario, un de la 4e Escadre Cold Lake, en Alberta, et un de la 3e Escadre Bagotville, au Québec, ont participé à l’exercice Coalition Virtual Flag (CVF) 18, un exercice international d’entraînement par simulation qui reproduit de grandes opérations de combat.
Bien que l’exercice CVF ait lieu quatre fois par an et que sa quatrième exécution soit ouverte aux participants étrangers, c’était la première fois que la 22e Escadre le dirigeait dans ses installations.
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Government of Canada
A Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) headstone was dedicated on September 22, 2018, at the Hamilton Woodland Cemetery for Wing Commander Byron Rawson, DFC and Bar, Royal Canadian Air Force, recognizing his death in December 1945 as related to his service during the Second World War.
Hailed during the war as the “Youngest Wing Commander in the British Empire”, Wing Commander Rawson rose to serve in the elite Pathfinder Wing in No. 8 Group, part of the Royal Air Force’s Bomber Command. Accompanied by his swift rise through the ranks, he was also awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and Bar for his skill in the cockpit and as a leader.
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Gouvernement du Canada
Le 22 septembre 2018, au cimetière Hamilton Woodland, on a placé une stèle funéraire de la Commission des sépultures de guerre du Commonwealth sur la tombe du lieutenant-colonel d’aviation Byron Rawson, DFC et barrette, de l’Aviation royale canadienne, afin de souligner que sa mort, en décembre 1945, était liée à son service durant la Seconde Guerre mondiale.
Salué durant la guerre comme le « plus jeune lieutenant-colonel d’aviation de l’Empire britannique », le lieutenant-colonel d’aviation Rawson s’est taillé une place dans l’escadre des éclaireurs d’élite du 8e Groupe, qui faisait partie du Bomber Command de la Royal Air Force. En plus de sa montée en grade fulgurante, il a reçu la Croix du service distingué dans l’aviation avec barrette en raison de ses aptitudes de pilote et de chef.
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Ottawa Citizen
The Canadian military isn’t involved in the proposed purchase of a used drone from Germany, sources say.
A federal government department, however, such as Transport Canada, could be the intended new buyer, sources added.
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iPolitics
While the Canadian Forces have been in a lot of hairy situations, they’re taking that notion in a different direction by officially easing their restrictions on beards while in uniform.
The move is effective immediately, and follows other moves by commanders to modernize the military, increase recruitment, and improve morale.
Previously, beards were only allowed for sailors and members of specific infantry units, or for religious or medical reasons.
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Vintage Wings of Canada
This summer, we were all both flabbergasted and saddened when a young man stole a Horizon Air Q400 on the Pacific Northwest Coast and lost his life after an hour of dangerous flying. But it wasn't the first time.
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RCAF
Notice is hereby given, as required by the Constitution and By-Laws, that the 2nd Biennial General Meeting of the RCAF Association will be held in Calgary, Alberta, 12 to 14 October 2018, with convention headquarters located at the Hotel Arts as described below.
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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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