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RCAF Women's Division, WWII
Though not permitted as pilots, over 17,000 women joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during WW2 in jobs ranging from clerical duties to driver to airframe maintenance
rcaf women's division • canadian women in wwii • women in cwaaf • airwomen in rcaf ww2 • canadian women's auxiliary air force
Though not permitted as pilots, over 17,000 women joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during WW2 in jobs ranging from clerical duties to driver to airframe maintenance
rcaf women's division • canadian women in wwii • women in cwaaf • airwomen in rcaf ww2 • canadian women's auxiliary air force
The 'Royal Canadian Air Force' (RCAF)
From 1914 to the present, Canada's Royal Air Force has been there when the world has called. From defending Britain to supplying food to the needy in Somalia, the RCAF has proven to be a vital force in the worlds activities.
rcaf • canada • royal canadian air force • england • britain
From 1914 to the present, Canada's Royal Air Force has been there when the world has called. From defending Britain to supplying food to the needy in Somalia, the RCAF has proven to be a vital force in the worlds activities.
rcaf • canada • royal canadian air force • england • britain
Women in the RCAF
Women served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as early as 1941. They served, they suffered, they died.
rcaf • women • woman • join • joining
Women served in the Royal Canadian Air Force as early as 1941. They served, they suffered, they died.
rcaf • women • woman • join • joining
AVRO Arrow, CF-105
The story of the Avro Arrow, who flew its first flight 43 years ago, last week.
canada • rcaf • arrow • avro • canuck
The story of the Avro Arrow, who flew its first flight 43 years ago, last week.
canada • rcaf • arrow • avro • canuck
Eagle Squadrons
Before the United States' entry into WWII, many American pilots volunteered for service in the RAF and RCAF.
american pilots who flew in the raf in wwii • eagle squadrons • battle of britain • knight committee • rcaf
Before the United States' entry into WWII, many American pilots volunteered for service in the RAF and RCAF.
american pilots who flew in the raf in wwii • eagle squadrons • battle of britain • knight committee • rcaf
The National Air Force Museum of Canada
Located in southern Ontario, the National Air Force Museum of Canada houses one of the finest collections of military aircraft, uniforms and art in the world.
rcaf • canadian air force • air force museum • canadian forces • halifax bomber
Located in southern Ontario, the National Air Force Museum of Canada houses one of the finest collections of military aircraft, uniforms and art in the world.
rcaf • canadian air force • air force museum • canadian forces • halifax bomber
50th Anniversary of Avro Arrow Cancellation
The Avro Arrow, built by AV Roe Canada was a high performance delta-wing interceptor. It represented the culmination of a design study that began in 1953.
avro arrow • avro arrow background • rcaf arrow • cf-100 canuck • cf-105-arrow
The Avro Arrow, built by AV Roe Canada was a high performance delta-wing interceptor. It represented the culmination of a design study that began in 1953.
avro arrow • avro arrow background • rcaf arrow • cf-100 canuck • cf-105-arrow
OPERATION JUBILEE: The Raid on Dieppe
In the spring of 1942, the situation with the Allied Forces in Europe was desperate. On August 19, 1942, Canadian Forces landed on the beach of Dieppe. My Uncle Bill was one of those men.
dieppe • wwii • 2nd world war • operation jubilee • veterans
In the spring of 1942, the situation with the Allied Forces in Europe was desperate. On August 19, 1942, Canadian Forces landed on the beach of Dieppe. My Uncle Bill was one of those men.
dieppe • wwii • 2nd world war • operation jubilee • veterans
CANADIAN WOMEN IN WWII
Whether they were serving overseas, or keeping "the homefires burning," Canadian women did their part during the Second World War.
canadian women • womens history event • event • history • women
Whether they were serving overseas, or keeping "the homefires burning," Canadian women did their part during the Second World War.
canadian women • womens history event • event • history • women
Canadian Air VC
A story of gallantry and sacrifice in the relentless Battle of the Atlantic. A fatal duel between a surfaced U-boat and a lumbering flying boat.
military history • wwii • aviation history • canadian airmen • vc winners
A story of gallantry and sacrifice in the relentless Battle of the Atlantic. A fatal duel between a surfaced U-boat and a lumbering flying boat.
military history • wwii • aviation history • canadian airmen • vc winners
Canadian Pacific Holiday Train Quebec & Ontario
Brightly decorated Canadian Pacific Trains powers through the provinces of Canada and are sight to behold as they transport merriment and entertainment across the land.
canadian pacific holiday train • christmas season • ontario canada • quebec provinces • cp stations
Brightly decorated Canadian Pacific Trains powers through the provinces of Canada and are sight to behold as they transport merriment and entertainment across the land.
canadian pacific holiday train • christmas season • ontario canada • quebec provinces • cp stations
Pet Adoption in St. John's, NL, Canada
There are a number of organizations in St. John's, Newfoundland that seek loving owners for animals in need of a home.
pet adoption • st. john's animal shelters • spca • beagles for adoption • greyhounds
There are a number of organizations in St. John's, Newfoundland that seek loving owners for animals in need of a home.
pet adoption • st. john's animal shelters • spca • beagles for adoption • greyhounds
U-Boats in the Royal Canadian Navy
As the Second World War came to a close, a pair of German U-boats found themselves being commissioned into service with the Royal Canadian Navy.
u-boats in canadian navy • u-boats surrender • operation scuttled • sinking of hmcs esquimalt • captured u-boats
As the Second World War came to a close, a pair of German U-boats found themselves being commissioned into service with the Royal Canadian Navy.
u-boats in canadian navy • u-boats surrender • operation scuttled • sinking of hmcs esquimalt • captured u-boats
Death by Moonlight: Bomber Command (V&H, pt. 3)
The key problems of this segment rest in the casting of the characters -- well known character actors are just plain bad choices for roles in docudramas, because they often bring with them some baggage of their own.
valour and the horror • television program • canada • world war • history
The key problems of this segment rest in the casting of the characters -- well known character actors are just plain bad choices for roles in docudramas, because they often bring with them some baggage of their own.
valour and the horror • television program • canada • world war • history
Canadians in the Battle of Britain
The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture
canada in the battle of britain • royal canadian air force • world war ii • britain in world war 2 • first air-only battle
The Battle of Britain was waged from July 10 - October 31, 1940. The German Luftwaffe attacked but, with the help of the RCAF and Canada, Britain was saved from capture
canada in the battle of britain • royal canadian air force • world war ii • britain in world war 2 • first air-only battle
Remember those who fought: Three Canadian Battles
Its Remembrance Day on the eleventh and although I already wrote articles on war in Canada I will specifically write about important Canadian battles that have been recognised as truly a part of our history. Let us remember also Canadians who have died in the First and Second World War, the Korean War, the Gulf war or those who have died in peacekeeping missions. On the eleventh hour of the Eleventh Day of theEleventh Month, please remember to remember anyone who has lost their lives in the First World War or any war of this century.
canada • world wars • wwi • wwii • vimy
Its Remembrance Day on the eleventh and although I already wrote articles on war in Canada I will specifically write about important Canadian battles that have been recognised as truly a part of our history. Let us remember also Canadians who have died in the First and Second World War, the Korean War, the Gulf war or those who have died in peacekeeping missions. On the eleventh hour of the Eleventh Day of theEleventh Month, please remember to remember anyone who has lost their lives in the First World War or any war of this century.
canada • world wars • wwi • wwii • vimy
Air Canada: Swept into the Sky With Maple Leaves
In 1937 the Canadian citizens were served by an airline formerly known as Trans Canada but today known as Air Canada, with some derivations thrown in for good measure. Originally a subsidiary of the Canadian National Railway, Air Canada today is a private sector corporation.
air canada • trans canada • airline • jetz • jazz
In 1937 the Canadian citizens were served by an airline formerly known as Trans Canada but today known as Air Canada, with some derivations thrown in for good measure. Originally a subsidiary of the Canadian National Railway, Air Canada today is a private sector corporation.
air canada • trans canada • airline • jetz • jazz
Royal Visits to Canada
When the Royals came to Canada, from before Confederation to now.
canada • royals • her majesty • hrh • elizabeth ii
When the Royals came to Canada, from before Confederation to now.
canada • royals • her majesty • hrh • elizabeth ii
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