Royal Canadian Air Force

• 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
• 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
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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
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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
• Santa stops by Stollery Children’s Hospital to drop off presents for patients

  Santa wasn't able to go inside the hospital -- but he still brought Christmas cheer to about 100 patients inside the Stollery thanks to the help of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

  Health

  Dec 15, 2020
• Canadian Armed Forces member from Winnipeg missing off the coast of California

  A Canadian Armed Forces member from Winnipeg is missing after officials believe he fell overboard from the HMCS Winnipeg early Monday.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2020
• Members of 17 Wing Winnipeg create bumper stickers to help fellow U.S. air force members

  The hope is the bumper stickers will help stop any potential acts of vandalism or hostility towards American troops in Winnipeg.

  News

  Nov 17, 2020
• Remembrance Day is different this year. Here’s how Canadians are commemorating

  For most of the country, gone are the days of handing out poppies in shopping centres or on the street.

  Canada

  Nov 11, 2020
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• Canadian Forces Snowbirds take flight, preparing to mark 50th season in 2021

  The air demonstration team is looking ahead to 2021, working to honour the legacy of its late public affairs officer, Capt. Jennifer Casey.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Saint John to hold smaller, outdoor Remembrance Day service

  Organizers of the Saint John Remembrance Day services have cancelled the annual ceremony at TD Station due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A scaled-down, outdoor ceremony is planned instead.

  Health

  Sep 27, 2020