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1. www.gatheringourheroes.ca › hero › kehoe-johnKehoe, John “Jack” Alexander - Gathering Our Heroes

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   During the Japanese attack on Hong Kong, British officers objected to Canadian infantrymen taking up positions in the officer’s mess. “Dogfight” is WWI term. Pilots turned off the engine periodically to prevent stalling on mid air turns; it sounded like dogs barking when restarted.

   • Rank: Lieutenant, Sergeant
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   • Resident: Chatham

2. www.ctvnews.ca › canada › flying-to-new-heightsCanada Day: RCAF to perform one of its largest flypasts | CTV ...

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   Jun 26, 2024 · Tourists and Ottawa residents will get a special airshow on Canada Day as the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marks its 100th birthday.

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4. skiesmag.com › news › rcaf-set-for-canada-day-flyRCAF set for Canada Day fly-past in Ottawa with dozens of ...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will mark Canada Day with what’s projected to be among the largest military fly-pasts in Canadian history. Dozens of aircraft are set to fly over the capital in what the military has called a “parade in the sky,” lasting about 20 minutes on July 1. The celebration coincides with the RCAF’s 100th ...

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_active_CanadianList of active Canadian military aircraft - Wikipedia

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   This list identifies the military aircraft which are currently being operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force. List of aircraft of Canada's air forces includes all aircraft operated by the RCAF and its predecessors, current and past while List of aircraft of the Royal Canadian Navy covers all RCN aircraft.

6. skiesmag.com › features › reeling-back-100-yearsReeling back 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force

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   Mar 29, 2024 · As the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marks its 100th anniversary today — April 1, 2024 — we take a look back at the last century, from the Silver Dart to the CF-18, and from the First World War to modern peacekeeping missions.

7. www.globalair.com › articles › rcaf-performingRCAF performing massive military flyby for Canada Day, centennial

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   Jun 28, 2024 · The Royal Canadian Air Force is participating in one of its biggest flyby events in celebration of Canada Day. The RCAF Centennial Flypast will include more than 45 aircraft, including one from every fleet. The event is a tribute to the RCAF, which was formed in 1924, and celebrates the 100 years of the Air Force’s history.

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   What aircraft are flying on Canada Day?

   • Smaller aircraft include the CT-114 Tutor, which is flown by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, as well as CF-18 Hornets. The director of capital celebrations at Canadian Heritage, Melanie Brault, says this flypast is a huge part of the noon-hour Canada Day celebrations.

   Flying to new heights: Canada Day in the capital to feature one of the R…

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   What was Canada's first military airplane?

   • This was headed by one of the great confidence men of the day, E.L. Janney. What an embarrassment that became, but at least it got Canada into military aviation. In 1914, this Burgess-Dunne “tailless” became Canada’s first military airplane. The Burgess-Dunne was an excellent airplane, while the 1914 “Canadian Aviation Corps” was a farse.

   Reeling back 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force

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   What will RCAF helicopters look like on Canada Day?

   • Capt. Luke Larson flies aboard the CH-149 Cormorant, one of the RCAF's primary search and rescue helicopters. He says while the day is a little different from what the crew normally does, operating a helicopter is fairly similar no matter the assignment. "It will look a little bit normal," he said when asked what he will see on Canada Day.

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   Where was Canada's Air Force HQ in 1993?

   • Flying the air force flag and 427 Squadron pennant, this was Canada’s barebones tactical helicopter HQ at Belet Uen during UNITAS in 1993. (Larry Milberry) In the early 1990s, the CAF converted C-130Hs 130339 to 130442 for aerial tanking, the mod program being done in Edmonton by Northwest Industries.

   Reeling back 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force

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9. www.gatheringourheroes.ca › hero › kehoe-jack-aKehoe Jack Alexander – Gathering Our Heroes – Chatham-Kent's ...

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   Japanese ace Hiroyoshi Nishizawa shot down over 80 planes. He died while a passenger on a cargo plane. In 1914, German troops shot 150 civilians at Aerschot as part of policy known as Schrecklichkeit (“frightfulness”), to terrify civilians in occupied areas.