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Canadian Forces Air Command

Royal Canadian Air Force
Aviation royale canadienne
Royal Canadian Air Force Badge.png
Founded 1 April 1924; 92 years ago (1924-04-01)
Country  Canada
Allegiance Queen Elizabeth II
Type Air force
Size Regular Force personnel: 14,500
Reserve Force: 2,600
Civilians: 2,500
Part of Canadian Armed Forces
Headquarters National Defence Headquarters, Ottawa, Ontario
Motto(s)

Sic itur ad astra
"Such is the pathway to the stars"

Per ardua ad astra
"Through adversity to the stars" – (1924 to 1968)
March "RCAF March Past"
Anniversaries Armed Forces Day (first Sunday of June)
Engagements
Website www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca
Commanders
Commander-in-chief Elizabeth II, Queen of Canada, represented by Governor General, David Johnston
Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-General Michael Hood
Insignia
Ensign Royal Canadian Air Force ensign.svg
Roundels RCAF-Roundel.svg RCAF-LowVis-Roundel.svg
Fin flashes Fin flash Low visibility fin flash
Aircraft flown
Fighter CF-18 Hornet
Helicopter CH-124 Sea King, CH-139 JetRanger, CH-146 Griffon, CH-147 Chinook, CH-148 Cyclone, CH-149 Cormorant
Patrol CP-140 Aurora, CP-140A Arcturus
Reconnaissance CU-170 Heron,
Trainer CT-114 Tutor, CT-142 Dash-8, CT-155 Hawk, CT-156 Harvard II
Transport CC-115 Buffalo, CC-130 Hercules, CC-130J Super Hercules, CC-138 Twin Otter, CC-144 Challenger, CC-150 Polaris, CC-177 Globemaster III

Sic itur ad astra
"Such is the pathway to the stars"

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) (French: Aviation royale canadienne, ARC) is the air force of Canada. Its role is to "provide the Canadian Forces with relevant, responsive and effective airpower". The RCAF is one of three environmental commands within the unified Canadian Armed Forces. As of 2013, operating 258 manned aircraft and 9 unmanned aerial vehicles, the Royal Canadian Air Force consists of 14,500 Regular Force and 2,600 Primary Reserve personnel, supported by 2,500 civilians. Lieutenant-General Michael J. Hood, CMM CD, is the current Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Chief of the Air Force Staff.

The Royal Canadian Air Force is responsible for all aircraft operations of the Canadian Forces, enforcing the security of Canada's airspace and providing aircraft to support the missions of the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Army. The RCAF is a partner with the United States Air Force in protecting continental airspace under the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD). The RCAF also provides all primary air resources to and is responsible for the National Search and Rescue Program.

The RCAF traces its history to the Canadian Air Force which was formed in 1920. The Canadian Air Force was incorporated in 1923 and granted royal sanction in 1924 by King George V.


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