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Aviation Nation
This thrilling book from the RCAF Foundation celebrates aviation in Canada and includes stories about famous aviators, flights, aircraft, and innovators. Discover incredible stories geared to Grade 4-...
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Aviation Nation is officially here! It tells the history of aviation in Canada. Intended for children aged 9 to 12, it describes an industry pioneered by some of Canada’s greatest leaders, bravest defenders, and most creative innovators.
Buy Aviation Nation here: rcaffoundation.ca/aviation-nat...
Buy Aviation Nation here: rcaffoundation.ca/aviation-nat...
This has to be one of the best photos of the CF-100 Canuck ever taken!
Two RCAF CF-100s of No 423 Squadron in 1962. Photo was taken during training at the Air Weapons Unit in Sardinia. These CF-100s were based at RCAF Station Grostenquin, France
Source: DND
Two RCAF CF-100s of No 423 Squadron in 1962. Photo was taken during training at the Air Weapons Unit in Sardinia. These CF-100s were based at RCAF Station Grostenquin, France
Source: DND
September 25, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This has to be one of the best photos of the CF-100 Canuck ever taken!
Two RCAF CF-100s of No 423 Squadron in 1962. Photo was taken during training at the Air Weapons Unit in Sardinia. These CF-100s were based at RCAF Station Grostenquin, France
Source: DND
Two RCAF CF-100s of No 423 Squadron in 1962. Photo was taken during training at the Air Weapons Unit in Sardinia. These CF-100s were based at RCAF Station Grostenquin, France
Source: DND
The look of pure exhaustion.
"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."
Source: IWM CH 6627
"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."
Source: IWM CH 6627
September 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
The look of pure exhaustion.
"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."
Source: IWM CH 6627
"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."
Source: IWM CH 6627
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Now this is a great picture of aircraft!
A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.
Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation
A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.
Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation
August 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Now this is a great picture of aircraft!
A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.
Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation
A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.
Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation
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Views from inside & outside the Gander control tower during the early 1950s. This was the 2nd tower at the airport, built & operated by the RCAF in 1944-45. The 1st was atop the Administration building. ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_thirty...
September 9, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Views from inside & outside the Gander control tower during the early 1950s. This was the 2nd tower at the airport, built & operated by the RCAF in 1944-45. The 1st was atop the Administration building. ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_thirty...
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In 1941, the Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division was established.
During the Second World War, 17,000 enlisted to serve with it, and 30 lost their lives in active service.
This is the story of the women of that service.
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During the Second World War, 17,000 enlisted to serve with it, and 30 lost their lives in active service.
This is the story of the women of that service.
🧵 1/10
August 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
In 1941, the Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division was established.
During the Second World War, 17,000 enlisted to serve with it, and 30 lost their lives in active service.
This is the story of the women of that service.
🧵 1/10
During the Second World War, 17,000 enlisted to serve with it, and 30 lost their lives in active service.
This is the story of the women of that service.
🧵 1/10
September 5, 2025 at 8:04 PM
As air show season is in full swing in Canada, watch our video about Jameel Janjua, a Canadian pilot and astronaut, who developed a passion for flying at air shows.
And he is the first Canadian astronaut to fly a winged rocket ship to space, so that pretty cool!
Watch it here:
youtu.be/gCQsg6PqMic
And he is the first Canadian astronaut to fly a winged rocket ship to space, so that pretty cool!
Watch it here:
youtu.be/gCQsg6PqMic
Jameel Janjua: Following His Dreams From Air Shows to Space
YouTube video by RCAF Foundation
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August 29, 2025 at 6:42 PM
As air show season is in full swing in Canada, watch our video about Jameel Janjua, a Canadian pilot and astronaut, who developed a passion for flying at air shows.
And he is the first Canadian astronaut to fly a winged rocket ship to space, so that pretty cool!
Watch it here:
youtu.be/gCQsg6PqMic
And he is the first Canadian astronaut to fly a winged rocket ship to space, so that pretty cool!
Watch it here:
youtu.be/gCQsg6PqMic
Happy birthday to Chris Hadfield!
Check out the RCAF Foundation video on Chris Hadfield about how he overcame his fear of heights to become a pilot and astronaut.
Chris Hadfield: The Astronaut Afraid of Heights
youtu.be/wl9sjne_t2o
#space #aviation
Check out the RCAF Foundation video on Chris Hadfield about how he overcame his fear of heights to become a pilot and astronaut.
Chris Hadfield: The Astronaut Afraid of Heights
youtu.be/wl9sjne_t2o
#space #aviation
August 29, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Happy birthday to Chris Hadfield!
Check out the RCAF Foundation video on Chris Hadfield about how he overcame his fear of heights to become a pilot and astronaut.
Chris Hadfield: The Astronaut Afraid of Heights
youtu.be/wl9sjne_t2o
#space #aviation
Check out the RCAF Foundation video on Chris Hadfield about how he overcame his fear of heights to become a pilot and astronaut.
Chris Hadfield: The Astronaut Afraid of Heights
youtu.be/wl9sjne_t2o
#space #aviation
Our latest video looks at one of the RCAF's unique contributions to Allied victory in the Second World War. No. 6 (RCAF) Group was Canada's own bomber group.
Watch the video the here:
youtu.be/iSHKtQrdHco
#history #ww2 #aviation
Watch the video the here:
youtu.be/iSHKtQrdHco
#history #ww2 #aviation
No 6 RCAF Group: Canada's Own WW2 Bomber Group
YouTube video by RCAF Foundation
youtu.be
August 27, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Our latest video looks at one of the RCAF's unique contributions to Allied victory in the Second World War. No. 6 (RCAF) Group was Canada's own bomber group.
Watch the video the here:
youtu.be/iSHKtQrdHco
#history #ww2 #aviation
Watch the video the here:
youtu.be/iSHKtQrdHco
#history #ww2 #aviation
August 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
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In the newest video on the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel, we look at The Hole at CFB North Bay. This underground monitoring station was important part of NORAD in the #ColdWar.
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
youtu.be/0h2YtFG41gA
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
youtu.be/0h2YtFG41gA
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
YouTube video by RCAF Foundation
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In the newest video on the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel, we look at The Hole at CFB North Bay. This underground monitoring station was important part of NORAD in the #ColdWar.
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
youtu.be/0h2YtFG41gA
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
youtu.be/0h2YtFG41gA
Curtiss HS-2L flying boat G-CYDT of the Canadian Air Board, the first organization to govern aviation, civilian and military, in Canada, at Victoria Beach, Manitoba on August 3 1921.
Source: Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 3643588
Source: Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 3643588
August 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Curtiss HS-2L flying boat G-CYDT of the Canadian Air Board, the first organization to govern aviation, civilian and military, in Canada, at Victoria Beach, Manitoba on August 3 1921.
Source: Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 3643588
Source: Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 3643588
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Be sure to subscribe to the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel and check out the many videos on the channel as doing both really helps us out.
August 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Be sure to subscribe to the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel and check out the many videos on the channel as doing both really helps us out.
Now this is a great picture of aircraft!
A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.
Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation
A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.
Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation
August 21, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Now this is a great picture of aircraft!
A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.
Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation
A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.
Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation
In the newest video on the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel, we look at The Hole at CFB North Bay. This underground monitoring station was important part of NORAD in the #ColdWar.
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
youtu.be/0h2YtFG41gA
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
youtu.be/0h2YtFG41gA
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
YouTube video by RCAF Foundation
youtu.be
August 21, 2025 at 3:16 PM
In the newest video on the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel, we look at The Hole at CFB North Bay. This underground monitoring station was important part of NORAD in the #ColdWar.
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
youtu.be/0h2YtFG41gA
Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
youtu.be/0h2YtFG41gA
On August 19, 1942, aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force supported the Dieppe Raid.
The article linked below goes into details about the RCAF on that terrible day.
In the skies above: Dieppe, August 19, 1942 By Major William March
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
#history
The article linked below goes into details about the RCAF on that terrible day.
In the skies above: Dieppe, August 19, 1942 By Major William March
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
#history
August 19, 2025 at 3:45 PM
On August 19, 1942, aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force supported the Dieppe Raid.
The article linked below goes into details about the RCAF on that terrible day.
In the skies above: Dieppe, August 19, 1942 By Major William March
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
#history
The article linked below goes into details about the RCAF on that terrible day.
In the skies above: Dieppe, August 19, 1942 By Major William March
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
#history
Reposted by RCAF Foundation
The RCAF has a new Maritime helicopter!
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
youtu.be/ZJ9M9a_kbsA
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
youtu.be/ZJ9M9a_kbsA
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
YouTube video by RCAF Foundation
youtu.be
August 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The RCAF has a new Maritime helicopter!
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
youtu.be/ZJ9M9a_kbsA
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
youtu.be/ZJ9M9a_kbsA
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In Canada, August 9 is commemorated as National Peacekeepers’ Day. We remember all Canadian peacekeepers, past and present.
On August 9 1974 nine Canadian peacekeepers were killed when their aircraft was shot down in Syria. They are the Buffalo Nine.
Learn about them here:
youtu.be/Ka4x6lG4kf8
On August 9 1974 nine Canadian peacekeepers were killed when their aircraft was shot down in Syria. They are the Buffalo Nine.
Learn about them here:
youtu.be/Ka4x6lG4kf8
The Buffalo Nine: A Tribute to Fallen Canadian Peacekeepers
YouTube video by RCAF Foundation
youtu.be
August 9, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In Canada, August 9 is commemorated as National Peacekeepers’ Day. We remember all Canadian peacekeepers, past and present.
On August 9 1974 nine Canadian peacekeepers were killed when their aircraft was shot down in Syria. They are the Buffalo Nine.
Learn about them here:
youtu.be/Ka4x6lG4kf8
On August 9 1974 nine Canadian peacekeepers were killed when their aircraft was shot down in Syria. They are the Buffalo Nine.
Learn about them here:
youtu.be/Ka4x6lG4kf8
Before the DEW Line was created, future locations like Cambridge Bay, were the location of towers used for Long Range Navigation, also known as LORAN.
Royal Canadian Air Force Base Camp at Cambridge Bay
Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 5307950
Royal Canadian Air Force Base Camp at Cambridge Bay
Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 5307950
August 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Before the DEW Line was created, future locations like Cambridge Bay, were the location of towers used for Long Range Navigation, also known as LORAN.
Royal Canadian Air Force Base Camp at Cambridge Bay
Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 5307950
Royal Canadian Air Force Base Camp at Cambridge Bay
Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 5307950
The RCAF has a new Maritime helicopter!
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
youtu.be/ZJ9M9a_kbsA
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
youtu.be/ZJ9M9a_kbsA
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
YouTube video by RCAF Foundation
youtu.be
August 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
The RCAF has a new Maritime helicopter!
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
youtu.be/ZJ9M9a_kbsA
CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
youtu.be/ZJ9M9a_kbsA
Reposted by RCAF Foundation
Squadron Leader Andy Mackenzie, feautred in the photo below, was shot down over North Korea during the Korean War. He became the only RCAF prisoner of war from the Korean War.
Hear his recollection of being shot down over enemy territory
youtu.be/3VuHkzdtYVI
#RCAF #history #militaryhistory
Hear his recollection of being shot down over enemy territory
youtu.be/3VuHkzdtYVI
#RCAF #history #militaryhistory
July 29, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Squadron Leader Andy Mackenzie, feautred in the photo below, was shot down over North Korea during the Korean War. He became the only RCAF prisoner of war from the Korean War.
Hear his recollection of being shot down over enemy territory
youtu.be/3VuHkzdtYVI
#RCAF #history #militaryhistory
Hear his recollection of being shot down over enemy territory
youtu.be/3VuHkzdtYVI
#RCAF #history #militaryhistory
Let's hear it for the Link Trainer, the world's first flight simulator!
The Link was used throughout the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in World War 2.
Link Trainer, Royal Canadian Air Force Station, Alliford Bay, British Columbia, 10 April 1942
LAC Item ID number: 3199512
#aviation #ww2
The Link was used throughout the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan in World War 2.
Link Trainer, Royal Canadian Air Force Station, Alliford Bay, British Columbia, 10 April 1942
LAC Item ID number: 3199512
#aviation #ww2
July 31, 2025 at 2:18 PM
