RCAF, RCN, and Canadian aviation history, 1 Jan 1946 – 31 Dec 1950 On 1 April 1924, the RCAF was established as a permanent component of Canada’s defence force. In 2024, the RCAF will be celebrating 100 years of service to Canada. Many aviation enthusiasts have contributed to this compilation of key events in Canada’s … Read more
RCAF and Canadian aviation history 1 Jan 1951 – 1 Apr 2024 On 1 April 1924, the RCAF was established as a permanent component of Canada’s defence force. In 2024, the RCAF will be celebrating 100 years of service to Canada. Many aviation enthusiasts have contributed to this compilation of key events in Canada’s aviation … Read more
Grumman F9F Panther (USN Photo) U.S. Navy Grumman F9F-5 Panther jet fighter (BuNo 126204) from Fighter Squadron 111 (VF-111) “Sundowners” in flight over mountainous Korean terrain, 14 June 1953. The Grumman F9F Panther is one of the United States Navy’s first successful carrier-based jet fighters, as well as Grumman’s first jet fighter. A single-engined, straight-winged day … Read more
General Motors (Grumman) TBM-3E Avenger, RCN (RCN Photo courtesy of the Shearwater Aviation Museum) General Motors (Grumman) TBM-3E Avenger AS 3M, RCN (BuNo. 53908), 389. This Avenger is equipped with a long tubular magnetic anomaly detector (MAD) boom along the portside lower rear fuselage. The Grumman TBF Avenger (designated TBM for aircraft manufactured by General … Read more
