A total of 249,624 Canadians served in the RCAF during the Second World War. Of these, approximately 74,000 were aircrew. In all, 14,455 airmen made the supreme sacrifice while serving overseas. Number 20 Lincoln’s Inn Fields, London, England, was the location of the RCAF Overseas Headquarters from December 1941 until July 1946. The roles of… Read More

More information on the Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is Canada’s only museum dedicated solely to preserving the history and artifacts of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) or (The Plan) of 1939-1945. History of the Creation of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan The first World War… Read More

WHELAN, JOHN EDWARD FS(P) R115316. From Hearst, Ontario. Killed May 17/43 age 24. #128 Dragon Squadron, Sydney, Nova Scotia. FS Whelan and P/O J.B. Roy were killed when Harvard aircraft #2891 crashed near Sydney, Nova Scotia. Flight Sergeant Pilot Whelan has no known grave, his name is inscribed on the Ottawa War Memorial, Ottawa, Ontario…. Read More

Communiqué de presse   Rapport d’enquête sur la sécurité des vols au sujet de l’accident des Snowbirds survenu à Kamloops Le 29 mars 2021 – Ottawa – Ministère de la Défense nationale et Forces armées canadiennes L’organisation du Directeur – Sécurité des vols de l’Aviation royale canadienne, à titre d’autorité des enquêtes sur la navigabilité des… Read More

In the opening weeks of the First World War an aircraft pilot flying over the lines could expect a volley of rifle fire from either friend or foe on the ground. In an attempt to secure safe passage for pilots flying over friendly lines, at least, the Union Jack in the form of a shield… Read More

Royal Canadian Air Force Association Brief Presented to the Prime Minister October 11th, 1966 Contents Aim – 2 Introduction – 2 Canadian Objectives – 3 The Organization of the Defence Forces – 4 Integration and Unification – 5 Service Morale – 7 Summary – 10 Conclusion – 12 RCAF Association Resolutions Passed at the National… Read More

Air Task Force Mali Air Task Force Mali (ATFM) operated from 15 January – 3 April 2013 in support of Operation SERVAL, the French military intervention in Mali. Due to a deteriorating situation in the African nation of Mali, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) passed Resolution 2085 calling upon member nations to assist Malian… Read More

ALEXANDER, ROBERT WILFRED S/L(P) J2833 D.F.C. From Sarnia, Ontario. Killed in Action Sep 21/44 age 24. #437 Husky Squadron (Omnia Passim). Dakota aircraft #KG 387 was shot down while dropping supplies at Arnhem. S/L Alexander maintained control of the aircraft long enough for most of his crew to bail out, both he and F/O W.S…. Read More

From the Totem Times, Comox, 17 September 1981 The Base Commander, CFB Comox is pleased to announce that 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron has been selected as the recipient of the Mynarski Trophy by the Royal Canadian Air Force Association, and as such becomes the first two-time winner of the award. The trophy is presented… Read More

Saturday, 1 July, 1944   There were no highlights in the days flying today.  F/L Finley, ‘B’ Flight Commander and F/L Logan finished their tour of Ops today.  We received two new Pilots, Sgt Campbell and F/O O’Kelly; welcome chaps.   Sunday, 2 July, 1944   We started the day off with a bombing do… Read More