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RCAF Association News
Aug. 28, 2020
 
 
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Operational pause of CT-114 Tutor fleet lifted
Government of Canada
The Commander of 2 Canadian Air Division, Brigadier-General Denis O’Reilly, has recently lifted the operational pause on the CT-114 Tutor fleet. The operational pause was implemented following a Snowbirds CT-114 Tutor accident in Kamloops, B.C. on May 17, which resulted in the death of Captain Jennifer Casey, the Snowbirds Public Affairs Officer.
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Fin de la pause opérationnelle de la flotte de CT-114 Tutor
Gouvernement du Canada
Le brigadier-général Denis O’Reilly, commandant de la 2e Division aérienne du Canada, a mis fin à la pause opérationnelle imposée à la flotte de CT-114 Tutor. Cette pause opérationnelle a été imposée après un accident mettant en cause un avion CT-114 Tutor des Snowbirds à Kamloops, en Colombie-Britannique, le 17 mai dernier. La capitaine Jennifer Casey, officière des affaires publiques des Snowbirds, a perdu la vie lors de cet accident.
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Celebrating International Dog Day: How a service dog can change your life
Government of Canada
22 Wing/Canadian Forces Base North Bay, Ontario, is no stranger to Americans. It is the home of the Canadian Air Defence Sector, which conducts the North American Aerospace Defence (NORAD) Command mission. For more than 65 years, our partners to the south have been part of the bi-national mission at 22 Wing, and currently, about 30 Americans and 70 dependents call North Bay home.
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Célébrons la Journée internationale du chien : un chien d’assistance, ça change des vies
Gouvernement du Canada
La 22e Escadre et la base des Forces canadiennes North Bay, en Ontario, sont bien connues des Américains. C’est le siège du Secteur de la défense aérienne du Canada, qui dirige la mission du Commandement de la défense aérospatiale de l’Amérique du Nord. Depuis plus de 65 ans, nos partenaires du sud participent à la mission binationale à la 22e Escadre et, à l’heure actuelle, environ 30 Américains et 70 de leurs proches habitent North Bay.
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F-35 will finally go into full production next march, acquisitions chief says
Military.com
The Pentagon's top weapons buyer recently said that the Lockheed Martin-built F-35 Joint Strike Fighter should finally go into full production by next March following a series of delays — the latest for COVID-19 workplace restrictions.
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A fatal military helicopter crash was tragic — and the stark reality of unnormalized risk
Globe and Mail
When a new piece of military technology is lost, it gets people’s attention, particularly among sailors and aviators. The technology’s novelty and its usually impressive performance tend to lend tremendous confidence to the crews that fly them.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
 
 
2020 Ad Astra Ceremony
RCAF
As you are aware, the Federal and Provincial Governments have taken steps to limit the size of gatherings across Canada, in order to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 virus. While some restrictions have been lifted, the Wing Commander and the Museum Board of Directors have decided that regrettably it is necessary to cancel this year’s Ad Astra Ceremony on the 26th of September, 2020.
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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.
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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!
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