Articles related to "Royal Canadian 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
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
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
Billy Bishop: Canadian Flying Ace
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
In July 1915, Billy Bishop watched a Nieuport biplane take off. He knew immediately that he wanted to be a pilot and engage the enemy in battle in the air. What he didn't know is that he would be come the best fighter pilot in the Allied Forces.
biographies • billy bishop • flying ace • wwi • germany
Canadian Women's Army Corps, the CWACs
During WW2, women were encouraged to volunteer for the armed forces, first as an auxiliary service, then transferred as an integral, essential part of the Canadian Army.
canadian women's army corps • cwacs • cwacs in wwii • colonel elizabeth l smellie • lieutenant-colonel joan kennedy
During WW2, women were encouraged to volunteer for the armed forces, first as an auxiliary service, then transferred as an integral, essential part of the Canadian Army.
canadian women's army corps • cwacs • cwacs in wwii • colonel elizabeth l smellie • lieutenant-colonel joan kennedy
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
John Magee, Pilot Poet, Author of 'High Flight'
World War II pilot John Gillespie Magee wrote 'High Flight' in 1941, at the age of 19. Three months later he was killed in a mid-air collision. So who was John Magee?
high flight • john magee • john gillespie magee • john mcgee • pilot poet
World War II pilot John Gillespie Magee wrote 'High Flight' in 1941, at the age of 19. Three months later he was killed in a mid-air collision. So who was John Magee?
high flight • john magee • john gillespie magee • john mcgee • pilot poet
The Canadian Aviation Corps
Following the eruption of the First World War, a wooden floatplane and three Canadian men were sent to Europe, forming the basis for military aviation in Canada
canadian aviation corps • burgess-dunne airplane • captain janney • canadian air force • canada in the first world war
Following the eruption of the First World War, a wooden floatplane and three Canadian men were sent to Europe, forming the basis for military aviation in Canada
canadian aviation corps • burgess-dunne airplane • captain janney • canadian air force • canada in the first world war
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
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
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
Ever Upward
A reflection on the tragedy of September 11, 2001
god • achievement • glory • greatness • monument
A reflection on the tragedy of September 11, 2001
god • achievement • glory • greatness • monument
The Man Who Shot Rommel
The name of the pilot who fired the shots that may have changed the course of history on the Normandy front has long been contested.
erwin rommel • charles fox • chris le roux • ralph jenkins • war in normandy
The name of the pilot who fired the shots that may have changed the course of history on the Normandy front has long been contested.
erwin rommel • charles fox • chris le roux • ralph jenkins • war in normandy
William Faulkner
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
William Faulkner
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
Some biographical information, and an in-depth look at two of William Faulkner's pieces: "A Rose For Miss Emily" and "The Bear." This article will appear in two parts.
faulkner • a rose for miss emily • the bear • essay • nobel prize
Canada in Battle of the Atlantic
With the sinking of SS Athenia - bound for Quebec - Canada joined World War Two in September 1939. Canadians fought German U-boats for freedom of ocean transportation.
canada in battle of atlantic • battle of the atlantic ww2 • rear admiral lw murray • german u-boats in atlantic • merchant ships in convoy
With the sinking of SS Athenia - bound for Quebec - Canada joined World War Two in September 1939. Canadians fought German U-boats for freedom of ocean transportation.
canada in battle of atlantic • battle of the atlantic ww2 • rear admiral lw murray • german u-boats in atlantic • merchant ships in convoy
Pilot Punch Dickins Canadian Aviation Pioneer
Pilot Clennell Haggerston 'Punch' Dickins was a Canadian World War I flying ace, flight instructor, bush pilot, and explorer.
pilot punch dickins canadian aviation pioneer • bomber aviator flight instructor northern canada e • bomber pilot earned distinguished flying cross • forest fire spotting early work of bush pilots • northern canada flights advanced aviation
Pilot Clennell Haggerston 'Punch' Dickins was a Canadian World War I flying ace, flight instructor, bush pilot, and explorer.
pilot punch dickins canadian aviation pioneer • bomber aviator flight instructor northern canada e • bomber pilot earned distinguished flying cross • forest fire spotting early work of bush pilots • northern canada flights advanced aviation
THE ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE
Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald conceived the idea of the North-West Mounted Police in 1873. This organization has restructured over the years and has become Canada's most prestigious Police Force. In 1904, King Edward VII, conferred the prefix "Royal" on this prestigious organization. The rest is history.
north-west mounted police • reorganized • canadain security intelligence service • arctic coast • first nations
Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. MacDonald conceived the idea of the North-West Mounted Police in 1873. This organization has restructured over the years and has become Canada's most prestigious Police Force. In 1904, King Edward VII, conferred the prefix "Royal" on this prestigious organization. The rest is history.
north-west mounted police • reorganized • canadain security intelligence service • arctic coast • first nations
WAR
On September 9, 1939 Britain declared war on Germany. Since Canada was a British Colony, this meant that technically she was at war as well. But on September 10, Canada declared war independently. Thousands of men marched off to fight for their country. Some would never return and thousands would not set foot on Canadian soil for six long years.
"call to arms • " independent • declaration of war • wounded • killed
On September 9, 1939 Britain declared war on Germany. Since Canada was a British Colony, this meant that technically she was at war as well. But on September 10, Canada declared war independently. Thousands of men marched off to fight for their country. Some would never return and thousands would not set foot on Canadian soil for six long years.
"call to arms • " independent • declaration of war • wounded • killed
Project Magnet
First Canadian government sponsored UFO study.
extraterrestrial • technology • sub-nucleon
First Canadian government sponsored UFO study.
extraterrestrial • technology • sub-nucleon
Talk radio fires up the airways
The longest running radio talk show in North America has been steaming up the airways in Canada's capital city for decades.
lowell green • cfra talk radio • conservative • big brothers • help santa toy parade
The longest running radio talk show in North America has been steaming up the airways in Canada's capital city for decades.
lowell green • cfra talk radio • conservative • big brothers • help santa toy parade
The Columbia Tragedy
Once again we are faced with our mortality as disaster strikes. Where is God in all this? He continues to hold us in the palm of his hand.
space shuttle • tragedy • columbia • texas • space flight
Once again we are faced with our mortality as disaster strikes. Where is God in all this? He continues to hold us in the palm of his hand.
space shuttle • tragedy • columbia • texas • space flight
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