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History of the Royal Canadian Air Force
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The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1914, with the formation of the Canadian Aviation Corps that was attached to the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. It consi
Canada's first powered, heavier-than-air aircraft, the AEA Silver Dart took flight in 1909. The aircraft's military potential piqued the interests of
Canada's first powered, heavier-than-air aircraft, the AEA Silver Dart took flight in 1909. The aircraft's military potential piqued the interests of some officers in the Department of Militia and Defence.
The Burgess-Dunne was Canada's first military aircraft, although it never saw military service.
The Burgess-Dunne was Canada's first military aircraft, although it never saw military service.
Sopwith Dolphins of No.1 (Fighter) Squadron, Canadian Air Force.
Sopwith Dolphins of No.1 (Fighter) Squadron, Canadian Air Force.
DH4 aircraft at the Air Board air station at High River, Alberta, 1922. The aircraft were used for forestry patrols and photography.
DH4 aircraft at the Air Board air station at High River, Alberta, 1922. The aircraft were used for forestry patrols and photography.
No. 6 Group RCAF
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No. 6 Group RCAF was a group of Royal Canadian Air Force heavy bomber squadrons in Europe during the Second World War, between 1942 and 1945. The group operated out of airfields in Yorkshire, England.
History of the Royal Canadian Air Force
…roles in the Battle of Britain, antisubmarine warfare during the Battle of the Atlantic, the bombing campaigns against German industries (notably with No. 6 Group, RAF Bomber Command), and close support of Allied forces during the Battle of Normandy and subsequent land campaigns in northwest Europe. RCAF squadrons…
No. 6 Group RCAF badge
No. 6 Group RCAF badge
Aircrew and groundcrew of a No. 428 Squadron RCAF Lancaster bomber
Aircrew and groundcrew of a No. 428 Squadron RCAF Lancaster bomber
Memorial to 6 Group RCAF squadrons near RAF Croft. Text says "In memory of and to honour those who served at Croft during World War II. Dedicated by t
Memorial to 6 Group RCAF squadrons near RAF Croft. Text says "In memory of and to honour those who served at Croft during World War II. Dedicated by the members of 431 Iroquois and 434 Bluenose R.C.A.F Squadrons. 6 Group Bomber Command. 26 September 1987".