by brucericketts | Oct 9, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
This section highlights stories of RCAF personnel whose contribution should receive special attention....
by brucericketts | Oct 3, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
How Canadians went from fighting Germans in Europe to battling Bolsheviks in Russia after the First World War Kill Bridge Sentry. Stop communication between Station & Bridge. Prevent escape of enemy. A pretty standard list of objectives to see on a map of a...
by brucericketts | Oct 2, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
This movie from the 1980s on CFB Cold Lake, its history, its Units and aircraft fleets: F-104, F-5, CH-135, CF-188, Saber Jet, T-33, Dakota, etc, etc… It contains very rare footage from the founders of the Base and the very famous Test Unit: AETE. Reference:...
by brucericketts | Oct 2, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
HMCS Magnificent (CVL 21) was a Majestic-class light aircraft carrier that served the Royal Canadian Navy from 1946–1956. The third ship of the Majestic class, Magnificent was built by Harland and Wolff, laid down 29 July 1943 and launched 16 November 1944....
by brucericketts | Sep 17, 2019 | Operations, Uncategorized
Part of the Canada Carries On series of films, SCREAMING JETS shows various aircraft on display at air shows including the B-47 Stratojet, the Russian Mig-15, and more. Canada’s progress in jet aviation is seen in relation to that of other countries. Aerial...
