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(RCAF)
The Royal Canadian Air Force is not a well known air force. Even in Canada you don't hear too much about it. Small, but very efficient, the RCAF has been in existence for many, many years. Most people have until recently not even thought about the RCAF. The RCAF's Snowbirds have changed all that. All over North America people have been made aware of the crash between two Snowbirds during practice over Lake Erie in Ontario, Canada. The Royal Canadian Air Force was originally designated the Canadian Aviation Corps (CAC) in 1914, and was thus called until April 1, 1924 when the official designation was updated to the 'Royal Canadian Air Force'. Prior to the outbreak of World War I there was no Canadian Air Force or personnel, Lt W.F. Sharpe was the first Canadian pilot killed serving Britain in air force duties in World War I, and in effect ended the first Canadian Aviation Corps. Canadian pilots and personnel were trained in Canada and England and were then assigned to RAF units to fly and fight. The RCAF and it's predecessors have been involved in all the Worlds Wars and many peacekeeping missions around the globe. The RCAF now consists of the following units:
Canada's air force personnel truly made a name for themselves during the air battles of World War II. From England to Germany the RCAF engaged the enemy as it's equal, or better. Canadian pilots flew alongside British fighter pilots in Spitfires of the British RAF and with America's P-51 pilots during and after the Battle of Britain. The air war was won by the stamina and air power of these three countries, and a multi-national contribution of many other countries. Today Canada's Royal Canadian Air Force is on par with any air force in the world. It's equipment is modern and up to date and personnel train with and in almost every country on the planet. It's close co-operation with the United States Air Force is instrumental in it's ability to keep it's air space free of enemy insurgents and free of illicit drugs. The RCAF of today is also much in demand in all peacekeeping missions in all parts of the world as it joins NATO forces to help maintain peace and economic stability in war torn and Go To Page: 1 2
The copyright of the article The 'Royal Canadian Air Force' (RCAF) in Canada's Military is owned by Carl Johnson. Permission to republish The 'Royal Canadian Air Force' (RCAF) in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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