When Was Rcaf Formed?

The Royal Canadian Air Force 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.

Why was the RCAF created?

In an effort to save money and increase efficiency, Paul Hellyer, Canada's Minister of National Defence from 1963 to 1967, unified the Canadian Army, Royal Canadian Navy and the RCAF to create the Canadian Armed Forces.

How old is the Canadian airforce?

1920–1945: Pre-unification

The Canadian Air Force (CAF) was established in 1920 as the successor to a short-lived two-squadron Canadian Air Force that was formed during the First World War in Europe.

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