
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.
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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 -
Captain Paige Campbell, RCAF Female Athlete of the Year, goes far taking part in CAF sports
News Article / January 15, 2021 -
Master Corporal Gabriel Auclair, RCAF Male Athlete of the Year, shows that there is more to weightlifting than physical strength
News Article / January 13, 2021 -
Master Warrant Officer Edward Hebb appointed as member of the Order of Military Merit
News Article / January 11, 2021
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.
Space
Roles and leadership, capabilities, operations, partnerships, innovation, and training.
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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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