RCAF

• 5-day search and rescue training taking place near St. Thomas, Ont.

  The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) says a search and rescue exercise will take place near St. Thomas, Ont., from Monday, May 9 to Friday, May 13.

  Canada

  May 8
  
• Royal Canadian Air Force helicopter crash in Gander sends 2 to hospital

  The Royal Canadian Air Force said six people were on board when the Cormorant helicopter was doing "hovering maneuvers" prior to the crash.

  Canada

  Mar 10
  
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• No injuries after small military aircraft crashes in Thunder Bay

  Eric Nordlund, deputy fire chief with Thunder Bay Fire Rescue, says the aircraft missed the runway and crashed just before 12:30 p.m.

  Traffic

  Jan 31
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• Air force says progress being made to recruit pilots even as COVID-19 slams airlines

  The air force is supposed to have about 1,500 pilots and was short around 225 at the end of December 2019.

  Canada

  Dec 28, 2021
• Cracks now found in 21 of the Canadian military’s 23 Cyclone helicopters

  The cracks were first detected in one of the maritime helicopters during a routine inspection on Nov. 26 at 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron at Patricia Bay, B.C.

  Canada

  Dec 16, 2021
• Belongings of celebrated RCAF airman found abandoned in attic

  An abandoned box containing items belonging to an airman in the Second World War was found in an attic in B.C.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2021
• C-130 Hercules flyover in Edmonton celebrates Second World War veteran’s 100th birthday

  Wallace "Wally" James Simpson was born in Gainsborough, SK., on April 2, 1921. He joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in April 1942 and served in the Second World War.

  Canada

  Apr 2, 2021
• Canada nearing end of decade-long search for new fighter jet, top official says

  The aircraft competing to replace the CF-18 are Lockheed Martin's F-35, the Boeing Super Hornet and the Saab Gripen.

  Canada

  Apr 1, 2021
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• Royal Canadian Air Force wrapping up helicopter training in Okanagan Valley

  "It's an exercise where we practice mountain flying techniques," Lt.-Col. Alex Dubois told Global News. 

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2021
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• Military helicopters to train throughout Okanagan Valley for three-week span

  The Canadian Armed Forces says mountain-training exercises will take place throughout the area for the next three weeks.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2021