On 29 April 2020, the aircrew were tasked as part of Operation REASSURANCE to conduct a routine surface reconnaissance mission in the Ionian Sea followed by flight deck evolutions for aircrew proficiency upon recovery to HMCS Fredericton. There were four crewmembers and two passengers on board the aircraft.
Le 29 avril 2020, dans le cadre de l'opération REASSURANCE, l'équipage a été chargé de mener une mission de reconnaissance de surface de routine dans la mer Ionienne suivie d'évolutions sur le pont d’envol pour la compétence de l'équipage lors de son retour au NCSM Fredericton. Il y avait quatre membres d'équipage et deux passagers à bord de l'helicoptère.
From the outset of planning for Operation "Overlord" (the codeword for the Invasion of Normandy), it was recognized that the Allied air forces would have a vital role. Previous amphibious landings in the Mediterranean Theatre had underlined the fact that "when critical land operations are in progress, army cooperation is not simply a specialized activity of part of an air force. It is the function of the entire force, with all its available strength". The top allied planners took this to heart when putting together the mountain of details necessary for a successful landing in Occupied France.
Dès le début de la planification de l’opération Overlord (désignation de l’invasion de la Normandie), il était clair que les forces aériennes alliées joueraient un rôle vital. Les précédents débarquements amphibies dans le théâtre méditerranéen avaient montré que « lors de grandes opérations terrestres, la coopération militaire n’est pas simplement une activité spécialisée d’une partie d’une force aérienne. C’est la fonction de l’ensemble de la force, soutenue par toute la puissance qu’elle peut déployer ». Les meilleurs planificateurs alliés l’ont pris à cœur lorsqu’ils ont rassemblé la montagne d'information nécessaire à un atterrissage réussi en France occupée.
The federal Liberal government has inked a sole-source deal with Quebec aerospace firm Bombardier to purchase two new Challenger jets to replace half the Canadian Armed Forces' existing executive aircraft fleet. The $105 million contract follows recent warnings from defence officials that two of the military's four existing aircraft would no longer be allowed to fly in many countries within a few years because of outdated technology.
The US Air Force will pit an advanced autonomous aircraft against a piloted plane in a challenge set for July 2021. The project could eventually lead to unpiloted fighter aircraft that use artificial intelligence (AI).
Perhaps only Donald Trump could turn a withdrawal of troops into an act of aggression. The U.S. president has directed the Pentagon to reduce sharply the number of U.S. military forces stationed in Germany, where a heavy presence of GIs has long served as a symbol of Washington's commitment to protecting its European allies.
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.
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.
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