Air Force Association of Canada

403 “Wolf” Squadron 72nd Anniversary

director — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:01:36 +0000

Now this is the law of the jungle, as old and as true as the sky; And the Wolf that shall keep it may prosper, but the Wolf that shall break it must die. As the creeper that girdles the tree trunk, the law runneth forward and back; For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack. (Rudyard Kipling)

Happy Anniversary to the first RCAF squadron formed overseas – 1 March 1941

Bomber Command Memorial Unveiling

director — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 05:01:12 +0000

The Bomber Command Memorial will proudly commemorate the 55,573 bomber airmen killed. They died in blazing, crashing aircraft whilst fighting against the enemies of our free world. It is nothing short of a national disgrace that we have so far failed to properly recognise these brave individuals who helped give us lasting freedom from the horrors the Nazis inflicted on the world. These 55,573 bomber aircrew lives were lost waging the Bomber Command campaign during the Second World War. Of this 9,919 were RCAF aircrew. The total number of aircrew dead and presumed dead stands at or near 73,741. The loss rate was a shocking 60%. These brave young men knew full well that when they went on these missions their chances of coming back were slim. But, they went all the same. There has been much discussion about a medal to honour them but, sadly, in Canada, the idea of a bomber command campaign medal remains just that – an idea. Campaigns supporting our Canadian bomber command veterans have been overshadowed by those seemingly more content to leverage as blame the horrors of war, rather than leverage as gratitude for the resulting peace. Perhaps the medal remains only an idea because those who might approve of it have been swayed by arguments of blame. The Air Force Association of Canada exists to focus not on blame but on gratitude, not on war but on peace. We now have a chance to make up for these past omissions somewhat, in supporting this great initiative that is taking place in the UK on 28 June 2012. Join our campaign to secure government support to send a contingent of surviving bomber command veterans from Canada to the unveiling of this important symbol.

Free Veterans’ Dinner

director — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 17:38:39 +0000

2011 Mississauga Central Lions Club, Annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner

Free admission and free Dinner for all Veterans and their Spouses.

RSVP essential. Please call “Lion” George Carpenter at 647-830-0217 no later than November 20th.

Hosted by the Mississauga Central Lions Club

WHEN

Sun Nov 27^th, 2011.

Please arrive by 6:00 PM – Brief Church Memorial Service, followed by a short march to the Auditorium for a welcoming message at approximately 6:30 PM, and a

“Meet and Greet” with refreshments and this follows with a full course Buffet Style sit down meal, and an evening of entertainment. The meal begins at 7:00 PM.

WHERE

Place – Square One Shopping Centre, Older Adult Centre, Lower Level by Centre Court, next to The Bay and Goodlife Fitness.

DRESS

Full Association Dress with Medals. If you are planning on attending, please contact George Carpenter of the Mississauga Lions Club at 647-830-0217.

Air Cadet League Awards Banquet

director — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 22:00:50 +0000

The Air Cadet League Awards Banquet will be held at the Delta, Ottawa. Our Immediate Past National President Brian Darling, CD, will represent the Air Force Association of Canada

AIAC Aerospace Summit, Ottawa Convention Centre

director — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 00:19:27 +0000

Veteran’s Consultation Group

director — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 13:00:59 +0000

Associations in support of veterans will meet with Royal Canadian Legion officials in Ottawa on Saturday morning, to discuss the latest veterans’ issues.

AGM 2011

director — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 16:29:27 +0000

Quebec City, 14 to 16 October 2011. Come enjoy the company of fellow “aviators” at the Hotel Loews le Concorde. For more information, consult the AGM 2011 page under the “ABOUT” button.

70th Anniversary – 1st RCAF Night-fighter Victory

director — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:12:00 +0000

Flying Officer R.C. Fumerton and Sgt. L.P.S. Bing, flying a Beaufighter of No. 406 Squadron, won the RCAF’s first night-fighter victory during the night of 1/2 September 1941, by destroying a Ju.88 over Bedlington, Northumberland.

Peacekeeping Day

director — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 14:22:40 +0000

Peacekeeping Day is a day of commemoration. This date was chosen to mark an event in Canada’s history when nine Canadian servicemen were killed while on United Nations Peacekeeping duty. They were the crew and passengers of an unarmed Canadian military Buffalo transport aircraft on United Nations service shot down over Syria on August 9th, 1974, this remains the largest loss of life in a single incident in Canadian Peacekeeping history. The Canadian Association of Veterans in United Nations Peacekeeping holds commemoration ceremonies across Canada to remember those Canadians who have given their life in the service of CANADA. We do not forget those brave Canadians who were killed during the First World War and Second World War, nor the 516 Canadians killed during service in Korea. We also remember all those who have died since 1949. Up to and including today there were 272 Canadians killed whilst serving with and under the United Nations auspices. Of these numbers 157 were killed in Canada’s most recent contribution to service in Afghanistan. We also remember two RCMP Officers, Chief Superintend D. Coats and Sgt M. Gallagher who were killed while on United Nations service in Haiti. There were also four civilians killed while serving Canada overseas.: J. Thurrott External Affairs in 1954; A.Cannon, External Affairs in 1957; J. Turner External Affairs 1965; and, G. Berry in 2006 in Afghanistan. August 9th is not the only day we remember our fallen comrades. On a daily basis throughout the year we remember them and keep them in our thoughts. We can stand taller; we can stand prouder, knowing that we have made a difference in so many lives around the world. The Canadians who perished when their Buffalo aircraft was shot down over Syria were:

Captain G.G. Foster
Captain K.B.Mirau
Master Corporal R.C. Spencer
Corporal B.K. Stringer
Captain R.B. Wicks
Corporal M. Kennington
Master Warrant Officer C.B. Korejwo
Master Warrant Officer G. Landry
Corporal M.W. Simpson

Strategic Organization and Constitution Committee Retreat – Ottawa

director — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 01:44:27 +0000

The National President reconstitutes the S.O.C.C. to take a first look at the implications of the new Not-for-Profit Corporations Act, and the requirement to rewrite the Association’s constitution. Results will be the subject of discussions at the upcoming Annual General Meeting in Quebec City.