03 October
1963
The DH 106 Comet aircraft were retired from RCAF service.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
On this day in Canadian Aviation History: October 2
02 October
1944
No. 435 (Transport) and 436 (Transport) Squadrons were formed in England.
On this day in Canadian Aviation History: October 1
01 October
1920
Refresher training began at Camp Borden, Ontario.
1924
Pilot E.A. Alton set out on the first recorded aerial mail flight from Estevan, Saskatchewan to Winnipeg, but unfortunately was aborted by a crash.
1938
The newly-formed Trans-Canada Air Lines began regular air mail service between Winnipeg and Vancouver.
1942
No. 149 (TB) Squadron was formed at Dartmouth, Nova Scotia.
1946
RCAF returned to a peacetime footing and many Regular Force personnel were reduced in rank.
1950
No. 411 Squadron (Auxiliary) was formed at Toronto, Ontario.
1953
No. 440 Squadron was reformed at Bagotville, Quebec, and equipped with Avro Canada
CF-100 fighters.
1954
Nos. 425 and 432 Squadrons were formed at St. Hubert and Bagotville, Quebec, and equipped with Avro Canada CF-100 fighters.
On this day in Canadian Aviation History: September 30
30 September
1941
Maritime Central Airlines was formed at Charlottetown P.E.I. by Carl Burk and
Josiah Anderson.
1945
Squadrons 121, 167, and 170 (Ferry) squadrons were all disbanded.
On this day in Canadian Aviation History: September 29
29 September
1954
The new Downsview Ontario plant of DeHavilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd was opened by the Right Honourable CD Howe.
On this day in Canadian Aviation History: September 28
28 September
1952
Nos. 416, 421 and 430 Squadrons flew in stages from Canada to their new base at Grostenquin, Germany, where they formed No. 2 Fighter Wing.
On this day in Canadian Aviation History: September 27
27 September
1940
S/L Ernie McNab became the first RCAF ace during WWII.
On this day in Canadian Aviation History: September 26
26 September
1978
DHC3-T Turbo Otter first flew at Namao near Edmonton, Alberta.
2002
Air Canada Douglas DC-9 makes final flight to place of honour at the Canada Aviation Museum.
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