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An Ode to a Century of Service: Honouring the RCAF on Canadian Armed Forces Day

  • Jun 02, 2024
  • History
  • 2 minute read

This Canadian Armed Forces Day, we remember, recognize, and honour the members of Canada’s Air Force. From present-day RCAF personnel to their trailblazing predecessors, their contributions and sacrifices have made—and continue to make—the RCAF what it is today.

Keep reading to discover the vast array of roles that the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has participated in over its century of service, now honoured with our RCAF Centennial coin collection.

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Photo credits (clockwise from top right): CF Photo Unit, Canadian Armed Forces | Sean Costello, Canadian Armed Forces | Cpl Nicolas Alonso, Canadian Armed Forces | Department of National Defence

This Canadian Armed Forces Day, we remember, recognize, and honour the members of Canada’s Air Force. From present-day RCAF personnel to their trailblazing predecessors, their contributions and sacrifices have made—and continue to make—the RCAF what it is today.

Keep reading to discover the vast array of roles that the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has participated in over its century of service, now honoured with our RCAF Centennial coin collection.

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Soaring Through History: Discover the Aircraft on our RCAF Centennial Coins

Over the past 100 years, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has had 252 different types of aircraft in their arsenal. While all have a story of service to tell, some of the most memorable and significant of these planes are honoured on our 2024 RCAF Centennial coins. Learn more about the many aircraft—past, present, and even future—featured in our high-flying coin collection. 

Wings Across Canada | Discover 15 places the RCAF calls home

Located across the country, the RCAF has 15 wings that are comprised of operational and support units—including squadrons that perform specific tactical roles. Keep reading to discover the unique characteristics and roles of each RCAF Wing.