Mission & Purpose

Mission

The RCAF Foundation’s mission is to recognize, foster and celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), aviation and aerospace through community engagement, education programs and meaningful initiatives that connect past, present, and future.

Purpose

Since 2021, we have been working to ensure that the future of aviation and aerospace in Canada is strong, innovative, and accessible. We are investing in the next generation, creating opportunities, and carrying forward a legacy that continues to inspire the future of aviation.

Governance

A registered charity, separate and distinct from the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), our governance structure demands the highest ethical, fiduciary, and conflict of interest standards, led by a Board of Directors.

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Brief History of the RCAF

The Royal Canadian Air Force was created in 1920, when it was named Canadian Air Force (CAF). In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) after being granted royal title by King George V. It existed as an independent service until 1968, at which time it was included in the unification of Canada’s armed services, one of three commands of the Canadian Forces. The Royal Canadian Air Force has served bravely in the Second World War, the Korean War, and several United Nations peacekeeping missions and with NATO operations and maintained a presence in Europe for much of the second half of the 20th century and today.