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!
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. ...
Royal Canadian Air Force Celebrates its Centennial during Canada Day Flypast in Ottawa
Supplied Photo To mark its Centennial, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) held its largest flypast in 20 years on Canada Day. 49 aircraft took part in the 20-minute long ‘parade in the sky’...
RCAF Sets Guinness World Record for Most Landmarks Illuminated in 24 Hours
The CN Tower in Toronto illuminated in blue on April 1st, 2024, for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Centennial Illumination campaign. The iconic Canadian landmark was one of the 56 landmarks...
Empowering the Skies: CFB Cold Lake member among attendees at Montreal’s Women in Aviation Event
Canadian Armed Forces participants, including CFB Cold Lake member Captain Monica Matzner (back row, right) at the CWIA Conference with Anika Nowak, founder of Purposeful Empathy by Design –...
