Royal Canadian Mint's RCAF Centennial Celebration
The RCAF Centennial $2 coin is available from the Royal Canadian Mint. Watch a video of the Royal Canadian Mint's conversation with RCAF Historians here.
Completed Events
November 14-15 at the University of Calgary
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The Royal Canadian Airforce is celebrating its 100 th anniversary this year. You are invited to join the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies at the University of Calgary on November 14-15, 2024 for a two-day academic conference dedicated to the socio-political history of the RCAF. Speakers and panels include government officials, academic experts, RCAF servicewomen, retired fighter pilots, and members of the military. Open to the public.
Tentative program available here. Regular Fee: 125.00 CAD Student fee: 0.00 CAD |
Multiple Events in New Brunswick
January:
Requested New Brunswick communities to paint a crosswalk in RCAF colours.
04 April: 1100 hrs. Government House, Fredericton.
Unveiling of RCAF 100 Banners around the Province.
Hosted by Her Honor Brenda Murphy, Lieutenant Governor.
We have a page dedicated to the chapter's banner project here.
07 June: 1330 hrs. Pennfield Ridge, Charlotte County, NB.
Dedication of the RCAF 100 Air Force Memorial.
Hosted in conjunction with 250 (Saint John) Wing, RCAFA Inc. and 250 (Saint John) Wing, RCAF Association
24-25 August: CFB Greenwood, NS.
Exhibitor, Air Show Atlantic
14 September: 1100 hrs. Crash site, Juniper, NB.
85th anniversary of the loss of Northrup Delta 673 and the loss of the first two members of the RCAF to die during the Second World War.
15 September: 1100 hrs. King’s Square, Saint John, NB.
84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Eight New Brunswick pilots participated, of which five were killed in action.
15 October: 1100hrs. Camp Cole, Pineville, South Renous Highway, Miramichi, NB.
Restoration and re-dedication of the Group Captain W.R. Cole monument.
Requested New Brunswick communities to paint a crosswalk in RCAF colours.
04 April: 1100 hrs. Government House, Fredericton.
Unveiling of RCAF 100 Banners around the Province.
Hosted by Her Honor Brenda Murphy, Lieutenant Governor.
We have a page dedicated to the chapter's banner project here.
07 June: 1330 hrs. Pennfield Ridge, Charlotte County, NB.
Dedication of the RCAF 100 Air Force Memorial.
Hosted in conjunction with 250 (Saint John) Wing, RCAFA Inc. and 250 (Saint John) Wing, RCAF Association
24-25 August: CFB Greenwood, NS.
Exhibitor, Air Show Atlantic
14 September: 1100 hrs. Crash site, Juniper, NB.
85th anniversary of the loss of Northrup Delta 673 and the loss of the first two members of the RCAF to die during the Second World War.
15 September: 1100 hrs. King’s Square, Saint John, NB.
84th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Eight New Brunswick pilots participated, of which five were killed in action.
15 October: 1100hrs. Camp Cole, Pineville, South Renous Highway, Miramichi, NB.
Restoration and re-dedication of the Group Captain W.R. Cole monument.
Multiple Events in Brampton, ON
10 June 2024:
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Bradford Leisure Centre
Operation Prop-wash - raising of the RCAF Centennial flag, with flag party and piper
4:35pm - 5:30pm
Opening of the RCAF Library
Opening of the RCAF display in the Bradford Library showing RCAF artifacts and the 737-800 flight simulator
12 June 2024: 6:30pm
Showing of the only feature film in the history of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in the Library
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Bradford Leisure Centre
Operation Prop-wash - raising of the RCAF Centennial flag, with flag party and piper
4:35pm - 5:30pm
Opening of the RCAF Library
Opening of the RCAF display in the Bradford Library showing RCAF artifacts and the 737-800 flight simulator
12 June 2024: 6:30pm
Showing of the only feature film in the history of the Royal Canadian Air Cadets in the Library
1 June 2024 in Tillsonburg, ON
Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association is hosting the RCAF Centennial Fly In.
8 April 2024 in Medicine Hat, AB
30 March 2024 in Vancouver, BC
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