Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Canadian Air Force Ensign
Active1924–1968
Country Canada
BranchAir Force
RoleNorthern development, sovereignty/home defence, civil air operations, military training and operations, search and rescue, peacekeeping support.
Part ofDepartment of National Defence
HeadquartersOttawa, Ontario
Motto(s)"Per Ardua Ad Astra"—"Through Adversity to the Stars"
March"RCAF March Past"
EngagementsBattle of Britain, Battle of the Atlantic, European Bombing Campaigns, Battle of Normandy and subsequent land campaigns