It was a golden hour arrival for RCAF/ARC 🇨🇦 CC-150 Polaris (Airbus A310-300 MRTT), reg.15004, landing at Belfast back on 07Feb25

#aviation #aviationphotography #photography #rcaf #airbus

Canada's First Jet Team: The Blue Devils

The 'Blue Devils' of 410 Squadron were Canada's first jet aerobatic team. Formed in 1949, they flew the de Havilland Vampire, the RCAF's first operational jet fighter, thrilling audiences with the speed of the new jet age. Active for only three seasons, they introduced high-speed precision jet formation flying in Canada. #Canada #RCAF #Aviation #History 🇨🇦

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/410_Tactical_Fighter_Operational_Training_Squadron#Aerobatic_team

The Red Knight: A Solo Spectacle

Not all of Canada's air displays were full teams. The Red Knight was a solo performer from 1958 to 1969. The pilot, always an experienced RCAF instructor, flew a T-33 Silver Star jet painted brilliant red. The Red Knight brought aerobatics to smaller towns and airshows that couldn't host a full formation team, becoming a unique and beloved part of Canada's aviation heritage. #Canada #RCAF #ColdWar #Aviation 🇨🇦

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_Knight_(aerobatic_team)

The 'Alouette' Name: Bird & Bomber Squadron! 🐦✈️

The Montreal Alouettes' name is a double tribute! 'Alouette' comes from a song about a 'skylark' in French, but it also honours the French-Canadian 425th 'Alouette' Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force from World War II. A powerful blend of nature and national history! #Canada #Alouettes #CFLHistory #RCAF

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montreal_Alouettes

Big congratulations to Canadian air force officer Tristan Armstrong who - thanks to his prolific posting on white supremacist chat boards and dating websites - we now all know as someone whose ideal woman is "child like" and thinks that “the moment a girl has her first period, she is at her peak marriagability." He's also got umm *interesting* views about rape and gay people! AND LADIES, HE'S SINGLE!

Full story: https://www.antihate.ca/air_force_major_on_white_supremacist_dating_site

Tristan is the 125th white supremacist loser we've documented as also having an unsavoury interest in children - read our full list of far-right/fascist paedos here: https://antifainternational.tumblr.com/post/170045856829/our-updated-list-of-racists-bigots-far-right

#tristanarmstrong, #majortristanarmstrong, #rcaf, #royalcanadianairforce, #paedo, #pedophile, #whitesupremacist

The Golden Age: Canada's Golden Hawks

Before the Snowbirds, the Golden Hawks ruled the skies. Formed in 1959 for the RCAF's 35th anniversary, they flew frontline F-86 Sabre jets—not trainers. Their striking gold-and-red paint scheme and daring low-level shows made them legends. Their controversial disbandment in 1964 was met with public outcry, solidifying their place as one of Canada's most revered air teams. #Canada #GoldenHawks #RCAF #Aviation 🇨🇦

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Hawks

My brain understands the how and why, but cannot convince my Inner Child that this plane can lift off.

Look at the size of that friggin' plane!!

Apparently it's carrying a Cyclone helicopter!! 🤯

#Globemaster #Canada #RCAF

https://youtu.be/MLNOWf4NAvI

The Centennial Stars: The Golden Centennaires

For Canada's centennial in 1967, the RCAF formed the Golden Centennaires. Flying the CT-114 Tutor—the jet the Snowbirds now use—they performed over 100 shows. The team also featured solo displays by a CF-101 Voodoo and a CF-104 Starfighter. Though they flew for only one season, their legacy and aircraft paved the way for the Snowbirds team. #Canada #RCAF #Aviation #History 🇨🇦

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden_Centennaires