783 Calgary Wing RCAFA

“In a private ceremony, @GGJuliePayette promoted Vice-Admiral Art McDonald to the highest rank in the CAF. Congratulations, Admiral McDonald!” JV

Remembering Remembrance Days past Calgary, 2018... ⁦@RCAF_ARC⁩ ⁦@783Wing⁩ #yyc #RemembranceDay2020

Don’t forget to thank a tech today! #techtuesday #couldntdoitwithoutblue #cfsnowbirds #aviation 📸 @victor_juliet_aeroimaging

A new #HeritageMinute by @HistoricaCanada celebrates Elsie MacGill, the world’s first female aeronautical engineer. Elsie’s story is included in our upcoming exhibition Forever Changed – Stories From the Second World War.  Stay tuned!  #WomensHistoryMonth #ForeverChangedSWW

Did you miss our #BattleOfBritain80 service? Curious what this pivotal air campaign was all about? View our virtual service at 783afacwingcalgary.ca/media #RememberThem #RCAF

The #BattleOfBritain80 service from @783Wing has concluded, though lives on through YouTube. Visit 783wingrcafa.ca to watch or watch again. #WeRemember

“We must always remember the sacrifices of those who step forward in service of Canada, and honour them for their commitment to the values we hold dear.” #CanadaRemembers -Ministers Sajjan & MacAulay on 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. ➡️ canada.ca/en/department-…

“Never was so much owed by so many to so few.” (Churchill) Join us to remember the Battle of Britain. #BattleOfBritain80 #RCAF

Today is Battle of Britain Sunday in Canada. Please join Royal Canadian Air Force Association (RCAFA) Calgary 783 Wing in commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain virtually. Watch live starting at 2:15 p.m. Mountain Time (14:15 hrs) at 783afacwingcalgary.ca

#BattleOfBritain80 #RememberAlways bit.ly/39ATfhp Today is Battle of Britain Sunday in Canada. The following is a thread marking this important day in @RCAF_ARC commemoration and remembrance. 1/

The Arctic is still the fastest avenue of approach to North America. The U.S. and Canada need defenses more effective than the Cold War-era North Warning System. warontherocks.com/2020/09/beyond…

On this the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain let’s take a moment to remember. facebook.com/61263506236/po…

“If you need it, help is there.” JV To learn more about the resources available to you, please visit: canada.ca/en/department-…

Eighty-one years ago today, Canada officially entered the Second World War. Over almost six years of fighting, more than one million Canadians and Newfoundlanders would serve. Tell us who, how and why you remember, using #CanadaRemembers

Please join me in wishing Cpl Agnes Keegan a happy 100th birthday. She served in the Second World War as a truck driver for the British Army’s 27th Lancaster Company. She’s an active member of her legion & continues to serve our cadets. She gave our generation a chance to succeed

“Cpl Agnes Keegan of the 27th Lancaster company, 100 years young today! Happy birthday, Agnes.” JV

“It was a privilege to mark the VCDS transfer of authority today. The VCDS position demands absolute excellence. We see that in both LGen Lanthier, and LGen Rouleau.” JV

Thank you! Words cannot express our gratitude. Thank You!

Whether they wear the Navy, Army or Air Force uniform, serve in the regular or reserve force, they stand on guard for Canada and are always ready to answer the call of duty. #CAFDay #MyCAF #StrongSecureEngaged #CAF @CanadianForces