Royal Canadian Air Force
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is a part of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces. It defends and protects Canadian and North American airspace in partnership with the United States. The RCAF also contributes to international peace and security.
Latest
- National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces – COVID-19
- Join the RCAF - Dare to be extraordinary
- Canada receives its first new fixed-wing search and rescue CC-295 aircraft
- RCAF CF-18 Hornets on Operation REASSURANCE intercept Russian aircraft near Romanian Airspace
- Sergeant Yves Desfossés, RCAF Reservist of the Year
- An overview of our search and rescue aircraft
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National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces – COVID-19
Link to External Site / March 19, 2020 -
Join the RCAF - Dare to be extraordinary
Link to External Site / February 1, 2020 -
Canada receives its first new fixed-wing search and rescue CC-295 aircraft
Link to External Site / September 25, 2020 -
RCAF CF-18 Hornets on Operation REASSURANCE intercept Russian aircraft near Romanian Airspace
Link to External Site / September 25, 2020 -
Sergeant Yves Desfossés, RCAF Reservist of the Year
News Article / September 25, 2020
Services and information
Wings and squadrons
RCAF wings and squadrons across Canada.
Aircraft
The RCAF’s fleets of current and historical aircraft including fighter jets, helicopters and training aircraft.
Snowbirds
View information about the Snowbirds including the schedule and member biographies.
CF-18 Demo Team
View information about the CF-18 Demo Team including the schedule.
Military operations and exercises
Find information on RCAF operations and exercises that take place in Canada and around the world.
Training and schools
Find information on RCAF’s schools and operational training units.
RCAF ranks and badges
Ranks in the RCAF mark a person's position in its hierarchical structure. Badges show a person's rank.
History and heritage
Learn about the history of the RCAF.
Events
Upcoming events put on by the Snowbirds, the CF-18 Demo Team and RCAF bands.
Services and benefits for the military
Pay, pension, benefits and services for members of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families.
Canadian Armed Forces jobs
Available jobs, recruiters near you, pay, benefits, paid education.
Quality of Life - Quality of Service
Information and updates on Quality of Life - Quality of Service initiatives.
Contact us
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What we are doing
Features
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Get updates on COVID-19 from the Government of Canada.
CAF-DND Sexual Misconduct Settlement
Claims period now open for CAF-DND sexual misconduct class action settlement.
Aircraft
The RCAF’s fleets of current and historical aircraft including fighter jets, helicopters and training aircraft.
Our people
People are the foundation and heart of the RCAF. Read about their accomplishments.
RCAF map
A map of RCAF wings and squadrons across Canada.
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