Trust Projects

If you would like to contribute to the RCAF Association Trust Fund, it can be as simple as purchasing A History of the Royal Canadian Air Force Police and Security Services. This well-written, well-documented study focuses not just on police and security operations, but also on the process of integration and unification, a consequence of the work of Minister of National Defence Paul Hellyer in the early to mid-1960s. How each service responded to Hellyer’s efforts and exercise is laid bare, thanks to the extraordinary research carried out by authors Donovan and McElrea. A significant part of your purchase will be directed toward the RCAF Association Trust Fund. Phone Rose at the AFAC Kitshop, toll-free: 1-866-351-2322, extension 223. Thank you for supporting the Air Force Association of Canada and the Royal Canadian Air Force Association Trust Fund.


The Last Post Fund is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to ensure, insofar as possible, that no war veterans, military disability pensioners, who meet the wartime service eligibility criteria are denied a dignified funeral and burial for lack of sufficient funds. The RCAF Association Trust Fund contributed $500 to the latest Last Post Fund Campaign. A “Letter of Thanks” may be viewed here. Thank you Letter

Comox Air Force Museum. The Air Force Association of Canada primary RCAF Association Trust Fund project for 2010, focuses on support to the Comox Air Force Museum. As of 01 June 2010 more than $5,000 in donations had come in. We hope to at least double that figure, because the museum is a first-class presentation in a deteriorating facility. Thank you for giving serious consideration to contributing to our efforts. Aim High!

Snowbirds 40th Anniversary Commemorations. The Snowbirds are celebrating 40 years of service to Canada. Their mission is excitement, and their focus is professionalism. Help the association help the Snowbirds mark this auspicious occasion in the proper way.

 On July 3rd, 2010, LCol (Ret) Dean C. Black, CD, CAE, presented a cheque to LCol Maryse Carmichael, Commanding Officer 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, and Major Chris Hope, Snowbird Lead. The presentation was made on behalf of Mr. Ted Mahood, Chairman of the RCAF Association Trust Fund, the Board of Trustees and all members of the Air Force Association of Canada. The $5,925 cheque included a $2,500 contribution made by 600 (Regina) Wing earlier in the year. Air Force unit anniversaries bring young and old, founders and torch-bearers, together – exactly what the Air Force Association of Canada is all about. We bring air force people together to share their common identity and experiences. Public funding is not an appropriate means of funding these important events and anniversaries. Our members realize this, and this is why they gave generously so that the Snowbirds family and the wider air force family of members who admire the professionalism of the Snowbirds could do their part to encourage such an important gathering. Godspeed, Snowbirds. All Canadians are proud of what you do.

St Clement Danes, located in east-central London, was heavily damaged by the enemy, during the Second World War. Once hostilities ceased, it was adopted by the Royal Air Force and fully restored. The insignia of every air force unit in the commonwealth, including all Canadian squadrons, can be found throughout the church. In fact, the St Clement Danes church is a resplendent tribute to the war’s air effort, and all those who perished in that conflict. Restorations were completed in 1958, thereby making 2008 the 50th anniversary. Personnel who served in the RCAF and under RAF command, during the war may be interested in donating to the church, through the RCAF Association Trust Fund. View the web-site here for more information.

Bomber Command Memorial Fund. Members may wish to contribute to a fund the goal of which will see the erection of a memorial in central London to the 55,000 who served in Bomber Command during the Second World War and lost their lives doing so. Visit the web-site here to learn more.

National Air Force Museum of Canada – Home of the Royal Canadian Air Force Memorial Collection and Air Park, Trenton, Ontario. The Air Force Association of Canada raised $30,000 for the museum in the lead up to the October 2009 Annual General Meeting held there. Per Ardua ad Astra, indeed!