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
- Join the RCAF - Dare to be extraordinary
- The RCAF and the Battle of the Atlantic
- Wing rolling up its sleeves - Work underway on 60-day, mass vaccination program
- Flight Safety Investigation Report for Paratrooper Accident
- Creating a greener future: Moving to sustainable defence operations
- Update on COVID-19 vaccination for RCAF members
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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 -
The RCAF and the Battle of the Atlantic
News Article / May 3, 2021 -
HMCS Calgary members are able to remember Stalker 22, together
Link to External Site / April 29, 2021 -
Wing rolling up its sleeves - Work underway on 60-day, mass vaccination program
News Article / April 23, 2021
Services and information
Wings and squadrons
Learn about RCAF wings and squadrons across Canada.
Aircraft
See RCAF’s fleets of current and historical aircraft, including fighter jets, helicopters and training aircraft.
Snowbirds
View information about the Snowbirds, including the schedule, member biographies, tributes, formations, logos and insignia.
CF-18 Demo Team
View information about the CF-18 Demonstration Team, including the schedule and current pilot's biography.
Operations and exercises
Find information on RCAF operations and exercises that take place in Canada and around the world.
Services and benefits for RCAF members and their families
Find programs and services offered to members of the RCAF and their families.
RCAF identity system
Learn about RCAF ranks, badges, colours, flags, banners and logos and the military identity system of the Canadian Armed Forces.
History and heritage
Discover the history of the RCAF.
Showcasing the RCAF
Learn about the RCAF bands and demonstration teams. View their performance schedules, booking information and other ways they engage with communities.
Support for RCAF families
Services and programs to support RCAF families and connect with each other and their communities.
Contact us
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Corporate information
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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