Archives 1999

11/10/1999
16 Wing wraps up RCAF 75th Anniversary
On Oct 29th, personnel of 16 Wing, 400 Sqn and members of the local Air Force community put together a flamboyant Mess Dinner to wrap-up a year-long string of activities that celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the RCAF. » Read More

9/22/1999
The Battle of Britain
Last Sunday, fitting tribute was paid to those who fought in the Battle of Britain during a parade at the cenotaph in Barrie. Many Air Force personnel and friends took time out to honour those who fought against the Luftwaffe in the summer of 1940. » Read More

7/21/1999
Change of Command at 16 Wing
On Thursday 15th of July, members of 16 Wing formed up on parade to wish farewell to their outgoing Commander, Col Brian Malloy, CD, and to welcome his replacement, Col Gerry Gillis, CD. » Read More

7/6/1999
Book Review: Camp Borden, Birthplace of the RCAF
Throughout its 82 year history, Camp Borden has been one of the most important military training bases in Canada.  This book chronicles the evolutionary years from the Royal Flying Corps flying school at Camp Borden to today's modern Air Force. » Read More

6/5/1999
A noble young life
The first fatal flying accident at Camp Borden occurred on the 8th of April 1917 when Cadet James Harold Talbot died of injuries sustained in the crash of his Curtiss J.N.4 airplane. » Read More

4/14/1999
RCAF 75th at The Birthplace
On Saturday 10h of April, more than two thousand Air Force enthusiasts gathered at 16 Wing in Stedman Building to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the birth of the Royal Canadian Air Force. » Read More

4/7/1999
Let's Celebrate the RCAF 75th Anniversary
On April 10th, CFB Borden will hold a ceremony to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the RCAF.  All are invited, especially ex-RCAF, Canadian Forces personnel and air force enthusiasts of all ages. » Read More

3/24/1999
Borden, the RCAF and the Avro 504
As in past years, a theme aircraft will highlight the RCAF 75th anniversary celebrations in Borden.  The choice this year is the Avro 504K, which dominated the airfield at Borden in the early years of the fledgling RCAF. » Read More

3/17/1999
16 Wing Video Wins Awards
On Canadian Wings, a Canadian Forces video production documenting the history of Canadian military aviation recently received two awards of excellence by the International Television and Video Association. » Read More