Royal Canadian Air Force

• Royal Canadian Air Force major charged for alleged gun smuggling from U.S.

  The Canada Border Services Agency alleges at least some of the smuggled firearms were shipped through a Canadian military base in Ontario.

  Canada

  Nov 15
  
• Canada’s military training ‘not for sale,’ minister says after top brass warning

  Gen. Wayne Eyre warned that sharing even unclassified information could harm the country, saying unauthorized disclosures could have severe consequence for Canada.

  Canada

  Sep 28
  
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• Canadian air force investigate ‘inappropriate’ CF-18 call sign

  The Royal Canadian Air Force is investigating an 'inappropriate and unapproved' call sign that was broadcast by a military pilot in the United Kingdom on Monday.

  Canada

  Sep 26
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• How did Canadian, French military planes collide in Guam? Report gives new clues

  Both aircraft suffered 'serious damage,' according to an initial incident report, and added to the woes plaguing the military transport fleet.

  Canada

  Sep 12
• RCMP investigates ex-RCAF pilots reportedly training China’s air force

  The RCMP said Tuesday it is investigating the issue after a report emerged last year that Beijing might be paying ex-RCAF top guns to train Chinese military pilots.

  Canada

  Sep 5
• Canada’s oldest Second World War veteran laid to rest in British Columbia

  Reuben Sinclair was born on Dec. 5, 1911, and was already 31 by the time he joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1942.

  Canada

  Aug 29
• Ontario military commander charged after gun fired from boat, found in canal

  Col. Leif Dahl faces five charges after OPP allege he fired a gun from a boat in the Murray Canal at protected wildlife. Dahl has been commander of 8 Wing Trenton since July 2022.

  Crime

  Aug 29
• Air Force training planes to fly over IG Field before Bombers game Thursday

  The Royal Canadian Air Force planes will fly over the stadium twice, at least 500 feet above the highest obstacle in their flight path.

  Sports

  Aug 24
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• ‘Bam’: WestJet plane clips military aircraft on ramp in Comox, B.C.

  The Royal Canadian Air Force is working to minimize the impacts of the incident on local fixed wing search and rescue operations.

  Traffic

  Aug 9
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• Saskatchewan Second World War veteran celebrates 100th birthday

  100-year-old Yvonne Wildman joined the Royal Canadian Air Force at the age of 19 and worked as a photographer.

  Canada

  Aug 6