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CBC News
A time capsule opened recently in Saskatoon gave a look back 25 years, though Mother Nature hadn't been kind to all of the items that had been stowed there.
The capsule was sealed on Sept. 11, 1991, adjacent to the cairn in RCAF Park on Avenue C N. Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces personnel, the Royal Canadian Legion and others had placed items inside. "We had a list, but it wasn't quite complete," explained Cory O'Donnell, president of RCAF in Saskatoon. "Stuff had been added to the list afterwards. So we weren't fully sure what was in there."
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Global News
People living in the Lethbridge area may see more of a military presence this week as the Royal Canadian Air Force flies into the city.
17 Wing Winnipeg's 435 "Chinthe" Transport and Rescue Squadron is conducting its annual search and rescue training in the Lethbridge area.
About 70 personnel from the Squadron came to participate.
Two CC-130 Hercules aircrafts and other specialized equipment have been sent for the training called CHINTHEX.
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Peterborough Examiner
Air force crews from three Commonwealth countries took careful aim at this wind swept airfield recently.
Three C-130J Hercules aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force, Royal Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force approached from the east, flying at about 650 feet.
MWO Ross Prophet says the idea is to simulate the resupply of supplies to soldiers in a "hot zone."
"This is the way for the air force to get what the army needs on the ground in a quick way," said Prophet.
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Ottawa Citizen
On a hot August day in Ottawa's west end, construction crews are banishing the ghosts of Nortel Networks.
In what used to be Lab 8 — one of more than a dozen interconnected facilities — skilled trades are busy securing doorways, installing floor-to-ceiling windows, and upgrading the wiring. The soft whirring of power drills echoes throughout the atrium. A layer of dust settles on flooring that's covered with protective plywood. It's a remarkable contrast from the past few years, when Lab 8 — a former hub for wireless R&D — sat mostly silent.
There is urgency now.
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County Live
C-130 Hercules aircraft crews from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and United Kingdom trained and engaged in friendly competition in the skies last week during Exercise Bullseye.
The tactical air transport exercise — at 8 Wing, Mountain View and Petawawa — provided members of the Royal Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Royal New Zealand Air Force (as observers) and the Royal Canadian Air Force a collaborative learning opportunity for tactical operations.
The exercise culminated recently with a tactical air training portion, where participating nations attempted to hit the "bullseye" with a parachute-rigged cargo box. The Royal Canadian Air Force, which was closest to the mark, took home the Exercise Bullseye trophy.
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DurhamRegion.com
After serving his country in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, Oshawa resident Donald Munroe never flew a plane again until recently when the 98-year-old had the opportunity to soar in a vintage Tiger Moth plane, the type he piloted as a young airman.
The opportunity came as a result of Wish of a Lifetime, a charity started by Chartwell Retirement Residences to grant seniors' dreams and wishes. Munroe's daughter nominated him for the chance and the charity arranged for the flight at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum near Hamilton.
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AirMed & Rescue TV
A Royal Canadian Airforce (RCAF) search and rescue squadron has emerged as the best overall crew at a recent national SAR exercise (SAREX). The event, held in Yellowknife, NWT, last month, brought together over 230 participants from rescue organizations such as the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and various RCAF squadrons in the week-long exercise.
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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.
For more information about the Halifax International Security Forum, please contact info@halifaxtheforum.org.
Aerospace Industries Association of Canada
Nov. 15-16, 2016
Shaw Centre
Ottawa, ON
The Aerospace Industries Association of Canada has announced that Vice Admiral William Landay (USN, Ret.) will speak the Canadian Aerospace Summit's opening ceremonies on Nov. 15, 2016.
Early-bird rates last until Oct. 14th!
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RCAF Airwomen
RCAF Airwomen's 13th Reunion will be held in Moncton, NB, from June 2-4, 2017. For more information, contact:
Glen Cole
911-800 Chieftain St.
Woodstock, ON, N4T 1T8
E-mail: glencole@bell.net
Phone 1-519-290-0352
Please visit this website for more information: http://www.rcafairwomen.ca/Reunion_13_Letter.php
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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