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Title: 432 All Weather Fighter Squadron
 
Type: Document
Description: From flying bombers to all-weather fighters, the relatively short history of 432 Squadron is provided here with a list of aircraft flown.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: Continental Defence
 
Type: Document
Online Reference Books
Description: The 20th century saw a change in US-Canada relations from animosity to cooperation. Before and at the start of the Second World War, both Canada and the US publicly declared their active opposition to any nation attacking the other. With the appearance of the Soviet airborne threat to the North American continent, both nations cooperated to create jointly manned radar networks (the DEW, Pinetree and Mid-Canada Lines).
Site: National Defence
 
Title: De Havilland Vampire Mk.III fighter, Royal Canadian Air Force
 
Type: Image
Online Reference Books
Description: The de Havilland Vampire became the first jet fighter to serve in the Royal Canadian Air Force after 86 of them were received in 1946. Designed in Britain during the Second World War, the Vampire could reach speeds of 445 knots (825 km/h). It was retired in 1958. (Canadian Department of National Defence, PC-251)
Site: National Defence
 
Title: Canadian Rangers
 
Type: Document
Description: This report describes the organization in 1947 of the Canadian Rangers as a Corps of the Reserve Militia and traces its development until the end of 1954.
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Site: National Defence
 
Title: Canadair CC-106 Yukon transport, Air Transport Command, Royal Canadian...
 
Type: Image
Online Reference Books
Description: The CC-106 Yukon four-engine transport, built by Canadair in Montreal, was the largest Canadian aircraft built of its time. It was used by the air force for transporting personnel until replaced by the Boeing 707 in 1981. Following the adoption of the red and white Canadian national flag, the blue external rings of the roundels on some Yukons were painted red, as shown in this photo. (Canadian Department of National Defence, 67-723)
Site: National Defence
 
Title: Avro Lancaster MK.10MP maritime patrol aircraft, 107 Rescue Unit, Roya...
 
Type: Image
Online Reference Books
Description: Lancaster bombers were converted into reconnaissance aircraft after the Second World War and remained in service until 1956. Starting in 1947, Lancasters photographed 3.5 million sq. mi. (5.6 million sq. km.) in the Canadian North and Arctic and established the first accurate maps of these immense areas. (DND, PCN-2950)
Site: National Defence
 
Title: Canada and the United Nations
 
Type: Document
Online Reference Books
Description: The two world wars proved that events elsewhere could have a direct impact on Canada and its place in the world. The United Nations was seen as a mechanism to secure international peace and Canada initially supported observer missions to the Middle East, Kashmir and Indonesia, often contributing senior officers to command positions
Site: National Defence
 
Title: The Military's Role in Canada
 
Type: Document
Online Reference Books
Description: Canada's military has always been subordinate to political control, even when it has not served the society or the military well. The military has adapted to the changing face of war by embracing new technologies and tactics. Canadians going off to fight in foreign lands has evolved from going to war, to making peace.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: A Vital Factor - The Militia
 
Type: Document
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Description: A vital factor throughout Canadian military history has been the role of the militia or reserves. While there has been a shift from a small professional core of soldiers supporting a larger militia, to a small militia supporting a larger regular force; society has seen the necessity of funding both groups.
Site: National Defence
 
Title: An Integrated US-Canada Command
 
Type: Document
Online Reference Books
Description: In 1957, a bi-national air defence command came into operation with jurisdiction over the whole of North America. While there have been disagreements over Canadian sovereignty and American tendencies to make unilateral decisions, the agreement has and continues to work. The agreement is being upgraded with new equipment and expanded into space despite Canadian concerns over their civilian and military air space.
Site: National Defence
 
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