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The RCAF Foundation’s mission is to recognize, foster and celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) through community engagement, digital initiatives, education programs, and commemorative activities.

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Apr 1

Aviation Nation is officially here! It tells the history of aviation in Canada. Intended for children aged 9 to 12, it describes an industry pioneered by some of Canada’s greatest leaders, bravest defenders, and most creative innovators.

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Aviation Nation

This thrilling book from the RCAF Foundation celebrates aviation in Canada and includes stories about famous aviators, flights, aircraft, and innovators. Discover incredible stories geared to Grade 4-...

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · 14d

This has to be one of the best photos of the CF-100 Canuck ever taken!

Two RCAF CF-100s of No 423 Squadron in 1962. Photo was taken during training at the Air Weapons Unit in Sardinia. These CF-100s were based at RCAF Station Grostenquin, France

Source: DND

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · 17d

The look of pure exhaustion.

"Tiredness etched on the face of a young Halifax pilot of No 405 (Vancouver) Squadron, RCAF, after returning from an operation over Germany, July/August 1942."

Source: IWM CH 6627

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

Now this is a great picture of aircraft!

A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.

Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation

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Gander Airport Historical Society @gahsyqx.bsky.social · Sep 9

Views from inside & outside the Gander control tower during the early 1950s. This was the 2nd tower at the airport, built & operated by the RCAF in 1944-45. The 1st was atop the Administration building. ganderairporthistoricalsociety.org/_html_thirty...

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Sep 5

Tag us in the future so we can share your great RCAF related content!

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Canadian History Ehx @cdnhistoryehx.bsky.social · Aug 30

In 1941, the Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division was established.
During the Second World War, 17,000 enlisted to serve with it, and 30 lost their lives in active service.
This is the story of the women of that service.

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Six women in military uniforms stand in a row in front of a building with large windows, wearing caps, jackets with buttons, skirts, and gloves, with grass at their feet.

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Sep 5

The CF Snowbirds at the Canadian International Air Show this past weekend!

#aviation #canadaaviation

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Sep 5

It's all magic (and lots of people doing hard work!)

RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 29

As air show season is in full swing in Canada, watch our video about Jameel Janjua, a Canadian pilot and astronaut, who developed a passion for flying at air shows.

And he is the first Canadian astronaut to fly a winged rocket ship to space, so that pretty cool!

Watch it here:
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Jameel Janjua: Following His Dreams From Air Shows to Space

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 29

Happy birthday to Chris Hadfield!

Check out the RCAF Foundation video on Chris Hadfield about how he overcame his fear of heights to become a pilot and astronaut.

Chris Hadfield: The Astronaut Afraid of Heights
youtu.be/wl9sjne_t2o

#space #aviation

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 27

Be sure to subscribe to the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel and turn on notifications so you know when our next video comes out!

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The RCAF Foundation is a non profit organization whose mission is to recognize, foster, and celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) through community engagement, education programs and commemora...

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our latest video looks at one of the RCAF's unique contributions to Allied victory in the Second World War. No. 6 (RCAF) Group was Canada's own bomber group.

Watch the video the here:
youtu.be/iSHKtQrdHco

#history #ww2 #aviation

No 6 RCAF Group: Canada's Own WW2 Bomber Group

YouTube video by RCAF Foundation

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 26

It's a great old school pic!

RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 26

Happy #InternationalDogDay

Photo Source: Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 5039583

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

In the newest video on the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel, we look at The Hole at CFB North Bay. This underground monitoring station was important part of NORAD in the #ColdWar.

Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?
youtu.be/0h2YtFG41gA

Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?

YouTube video by RCAF Foundation

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 22

Curtiss HS-2L flying boat G-CYDT of the Canadian Air Board, the first organization to govern aviation, civilian and military, in Canada, at Victoria Beach, Manitoba on August 3 1921.

Source: Library and Archives Canada Item ID number: 3643588

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

Be sure to subscribe to the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel and check out the many videos on the channel as doing both really helps us out.

RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

Now this is a great picture of aircraft!

A Banshee of the Royal Canadian Navy flies over Halifax Harbour.

Source: DND Archives, RNC-131
#aviation #navalaviation

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

Be sure to subscribe to the RCAF Foundation YouTube channel and check out the many videos on the channel as doing both really helps us out.

RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

Hahaha gotta get people's attention!

RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

We agree!

RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 21

Why Did NORAD Go Underground in the Cold War?

YouTube video by RCAF Foundation

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 19

On August 19, 1942, aircraft of the Royal Canadian Air Force supported the Dieppe Raid.

The article linked below goes into details about the RCAF on that terrible day.

In the skies above: Dieppe, August 19, 1942 By Major William March
www.canada.ca/en/departmen...

#history

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RCAF Foundation @rcaffoundation.bsky.social · Aug 7

The RCAF has a new Maritime helicopter!

CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter
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CH-148 Cyclone: Canada's New Maritime Helicopter

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CaKnuckleHead @psporich.bsky.social · Aug 9

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