3 juillet 2018 | Local, Aérospatial

2018 RCAF Today Digital Edition Out Now

REELING IN THE YEAR

The operational, procurement, training and historical milestones of the past 12 months.

By Joanna Calder

NORAD AT 60

NORAD AT 60

By Ken Pole

SUBMARINE HUNTER

The formidable CP-140 Aurora is getting reacquainted with anti-submarine warfare.

By Chris Thatcher

FUTURE FIGHTERS

To manage “interdependencies,” the RCAF placed all fighter projects in one office.

By Chris Thatcher

YEAR OF THE CYCLONE

Declared operationally capable, the CH-148 is embarking on its first deployment.

By Lisa Gordon

SHAKEDOWN OVER IRAQ

The mission in Iraq may have changed, but CH-146 Griffons are still critical support.

By Chris Thatcher

BIRTH OF SWIFT DEATH

In one of many firsts, 401 Tactical Fighter Squadron is marking its 100th anniversary.

By Richard Mayne

RAM TOUGH

After 100 years, 401 Squadron remains on high readiness duty.

By Chris Thatcher

TROUBLE WITH TRANSITIONS

Managing personnel poses a challenge in the transition from old to new fleets.

By Chris Thatcher

DAWN OF MARITIME AVIATION

Formed to counter German submarines, 12 Wing Shearwater celebrates 100 years.

By Ernie Cable

BOMBER COMMAND

Sharing tales of the true nature of courageous fighting spirit.

By Richard Mayne

CRITICAL SPACE

The RCAF has responsibility for the defence Space program. Now comes the hard part.

By Ben Forrest

AEROMEDICAL EVACUATION

Before deploying to Mali, CH-147 Chinooks became forward aeromedical evacuation capable.

By Chris Thatcher

TECHNICIANS AT WORK

Cpl Taylor Hartnell shares a day in the life of maintaining the CH-147 Chinook.

By Ken Pole

INSIGHT SHOWCASE

2018 supplier capability

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