About the Association

Mission Statement: The Association is a national not-for-profit aerospace and community service organization composed of aviation-minded citizens established to remind Canadians of their country’s rich aeronautical tradition and history, to support Canada’s Air Force and to support and encourage the civil aviation component within the country.

Guiding Principles: The Association shall be democratic, non-sectarian and shall not be affiliated or connected directly or indirectly with any political party or organization.

The Association shall stand for loyalty to the reigning sovereign and the principles of democratic and ordered government, for a national and united spirit, and for strong and united comradeship among all who have served in military or civil aviation.

The Association shall be an all-ranks organization insofar as its military or ex-military members are concerned and no member shall be entitled to precedence for any reason other than by virtue of elected standing in the Association.

Our Objectives:

  • To preserve and perpetuate the glorious traditions of the Royal Canadian Air Force and all who served in it.
  • To provide a forum for serving and former participants in military and civil aviation.
  • To sponsor and encourage aeronautics in all its forms and branches.
  • To support Air Cadets and work closely with the Air Cadet League of Canada, and to participate in local civic and community programs, especially those designed to develop the physical, mental and moral well-being of our nation’s youth.
  • To undertake charitable and other projects of both a national and local character.
  • To work with the RCAF Benevolent Fund and various veterans organizations in the attainment of their objectives.
  • To promote and encourage responsible citizenship among all Canadians.
  • To advocate a proficient and well equipped Air Force in Canada.