Royal Canadian Air Force | |
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Active | 1924–1968 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Air Force |
Role | Northern development, sovereignty/home defence, civil air operations, military training and operations, search and rescue, peacekeeping support. |
Part of | Department of National Defence |
Headquarters | Ottawa, Ontario |
Motto(s) | "Per Ardua Ad Astra"—"Through Adversity to the Stars" |
March | "RCAF March Past" |
Engagements | Battle of Britain, Battle of the Atlantic, European Bombing Campaigns, Battle of Normandy and subsequent land campaigns |