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June 5, 2020

TOP NEWS

Billy Bishop, Canada’s first Air Force Victoria Cross winner Government of Canada On June 2, 1917, Captain William Avery “Billy” Bishop took off from Filescamp Farm, his home base with No. 60 Squadron, Royal Flying Corps, near Arras in northern France, on a daring early morning mission. It was a mission planned “after much thought”, according to his own words in Winged Warfare, first published in 1918. READ MORE

Billy Bishop, premier aviateur canadien à recevoir la Croix de Victoria Gouvernement du Canada Nous sommes le 2 juin 1917, très tôt le matin. Le capitaine William Avery « Billy » Bishop décolle de Filescamp Farm, base du 60e Escadron du Royal Flying Corps, dont il fait partie, près d’Arras dans le nord de la France, afin d’accomplir une mission audacieuse. Il s’engage dans cette mission « après mûre réflexion », comme il l’écrit lui‑même dans son livre Winged Warfare, publié en 1918. EN SAVOIR PLUS

Canadian Armed Forces conclude recovery operation of Cyclone helicopter crash Global News The military announced in a press briefing on Wednesday that it has decided to conclude the recovery operation for a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CH-148 Cyclone following a crash that resulted in the deaths of six service members. The recovery plan was led by a combined Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and United States navy (USN) team. READ MORE

Ejection system in fatal Snowbirds crash was not most updated version available, National Defence confirms The Star The Defence Department has confirmed that the ejection system on the Snowbirds jet that crashed and claimed the life of Capt. Jenn Casey was not the most updated version of the equipment available, although it did get an upgrade in 2003. Experts say more modern systems offer a better chance of surviving ejection in the conditions under which the Snowbirds fly. READ MORE

Military must test more soldiers deployed to long-term care homes, health expert warns CBC News Canadian troops serving in long-term care facilities are not being uniformly tested for the novel coronavirus — an omission that alarms a leading health and safety policy expert. In response to questions from CBC News, the Department of National Defence (DND) said that soldiers, sailors and aircrew throughout the Canadian Forces are tested if they show symptoms of the virus. READ MORE

Military returning to work amid readiness concerns as coronavirus stretches on Global News The Canadian Forces are getting ready to head back to work as the coronavirus pandemic continues to stretch on and military officials face concerns that keeping activities on pause could reduce readiness. Roughly 60,000 of the 68,000 members of the Canadian military were ordered into isolation in April as the force shored up its ability to respond to any demands resulting from the coronavirus pandemic. READ MORE

Snowbird investigation focusing on possible bird strike before fatal crash CBC News Canadian air force crash investigators are looking at a bird strike as the probable cause of the crash of a Snowbird demonstration jet in Kamloops, British Columbia last month. The accident killed Capt. Jenn Casey, the public affairs officer for the aerobatics team. READ MORE

UPCOMING EVENTS

See how you can change a life RAFBF Dear Friend, The RAF Benevolent Fund has today launched a major new campaign in its centenary year. We are urging the public to help us repay the debt we all owe to our RAF veterans and their families who are in need of help. In particular, we need to reach out to the National Service and World War Two veterans, before it's too late. They put on the uniform of our country when we needed them to, the least we can do is be there for them when they themselves need our help. READ MORE

SPAADS Reunion for 2020 The 2020 Reunion will be held in the beautiful city of Montréal at an excellent time of the year. Montréal offers a wide range of things to do and see right from the hotel. Your reception package will have tourist info including downtown maps. Stay a few extra days at the hotel, or with friends, and enjoy the opportunity to visit this vibrant city. READ MORE

Royal Canadian Air Force Association Trust CanadaHelps People who wish to make donations to the Air Cadet League, through the SPAADS effort can do so at this link. READ MORE

Air Cadet League 2020 Campaign 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! READ MORE

'I wouldn't be here if I hadn't been an Air Cadet' 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. READ MORE

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