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Government of Canada
In early 1943 the Allies needed a hero and something to celebrate. Britain, Canada, and other members of the Commonwealth had been at war for three and a half long years and although the tide seemed to be slowly turning, Bomber Command was still the only offensive punch that was capable of making itself felt within Hitler's European fortress.
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Gouvernement du Canada
Au début de l’année 1943, les Alliés ont besoin d’un héros et de quelque chose à célébrer. La Grande-Bretagne, le Canada et d’autres membres du Commonwealth sont en guerre depuis trois longues années et demie et, bien que le cours des choses semble doucement s’inverser, le Bomber Command reste la seule force offensive capable d’ébranler la forteresse européenne d’Hitler.
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Government of Canada
On October 13, 2018, the Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame inducted Ralph Morris Hendricks, an American who served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War, as one of its laureates.
Ralph’s twin brother, Robert Henry Hendricks, was inducted into the CAHF last October. Robert died on active service, in a swimming accident, just as he was finishing flight school in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, in 1941.
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Gouvernement du Canada
À l’approche du jour du Souvenir, nous commémorons et honorons ceux et celles qui ont servi dans l’Aviation royale canadienne.
Le 13 octobre 2018, Ralph Morris Hendricks, un Américain qui a servi dans l’Aviation royale canadienne pendant la Seconde Guerre mondiale, a fait son entrée au Colorado Aviation Hall of Fame (CAHF).
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Global News
It was a special Remembrance Day weekend for three veterans in Vancouver.
Geraldine Grimway, 97, Colleen DeSerres, 86 and Penny Stirling, 94, all served in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
The three are also clients of Holy Family Hospital in Vancouver, where they were honoured at a special Remembrance Day ceremony last Friday.
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Canada.com
Some Canadian military search and rescue helicopter crews on the east coast have been temporarily relocated after asbestos dust was found in one of the buildings used by the squadron.
Crews from the 103 Search and Rescue Squadron have moved from 9 Wing Gander to St. John’s N.L. after asbestos was discovered in a hangar at the Gander facility, according to the Department of National Defence.
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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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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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