Anniversary Salute
2024 is a big year for both the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Cold Lake as they celebrate their 100th and 70th anniversaries respectively!
Here you will find content related to both milestones. We hope you enjoy this special feature!
If you have a story or highlight of your time at CFB Cold Lake, please contact us!
Royal Canadian Air Force opens door to new career paths and paid education opportunities
450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron aircrew refuel a CH-147F Chinook helicopter at Kamloops Airport in British Columbia during Operation LENTUS on July 10, 2021, to help provincial authorities...
Governor General Mary Simon Visits Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake, Honours RCAF Centennial
The Governor General of Canada inspects members from 4 Wing at CFB Cold Lake during her visit on October 25th – All photos by Mike Marshall/The Courier News On Friday, October 25th, Canadian...
Canada’s Aviation Book of the Year!
The Royal Canadian Air Force: 100 Years of Service Volume 1 By Larry Milberry and Hugh A. Halliday – Supplied Photo The RCAF’s 1924-2024 Centennial has been highlighted by airshows,...
Cold Lake Commemorates Battle of Britain with Ceremony and Parade
Battle of Britain wreaths during the 84th annual Battle of Britain commemorative ceremony on September 15, 2024 at the Cold Lake Legion – All photos by Corporal Brock Curtis, Royal Canadian...
The Royal Canadian Mint adds to the commemoration of the 100ᵗʰ Anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force With a New $2 Commemorative Circulation Coin
Image courtesy of the Royal Canadian Mint As the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) marks 100 years as a distinct military institution defending Canada and preserving its freedoms, the Royal Canadian...
The Mike Petryk School of Dentistry at the U of A honours 1960 grad
Susan, Pat, Mike and Bob Petryk (centre) were joined by U of A president Bill Flanagan (left), provost Verna Yiu (second left), dean Brenda Hemmelgarn (second right) and dentistry chair Paul Major...
Battle of Britain Ceremony in Cold Lake on September 15
4 Wing Cold Lake members Corporal Matthew Buchanan (left, back), Corporal Emily Fisher (right, back), Aviator Earl Gutlay (left, front), and Corporal Ryan Penney (right, front) stand by the cenotaph...
RCAF CF-18 Demo Team Takes Prestigious Prizes at RIAT
The team was awarded the prestigious awards, including Best Livery for the CF-18 Demo aircraft and Best Solo Jet Display for Captain Caleb ‘Tango’ Robert, during the world’s largest military air...
Celebrating a Century of the Royal Canadian Air Force: Get Your Hands on Three Centennial Books Now!
As we commemorate the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) 100th anniversary, we are excited to announce the release of three history books that can be downloaded for free. As part of the RCAF...
Connecting Past and Present: Lancaster FM 213 Brings Family History to Life at Cold Lake Air Show
Avro Lancaster FM 213 from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. The Lancaster will be at the 2024 Cold Lake Air Show – Photo from the Cold Lake Air Show / Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum. ...
