130602 - Lockheed CC-130J Hercules - Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF - ARC)

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

c/n 5627 - built in 2010

operated by 436 Sqn - 8 Wing - CFB Trenton, Ontario.

Visiting the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum (CWHM)

330004 - Airbus CC-330 Husky (A-330-200) - Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF - ARC)

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

c/n 1643 - built in 2015 for Kuwait Airways -

to the RCAF in 2024 - conv. to CC-330 (curr. still in passenger config - will become a MRTT)

The RCAF is acquiring a new fleet of aircraft to replace the CC-150 Polaris. Known as the CC-330 Husky, this new fleet will be comprised of nine aircraft (a mix of four new and five used A330-200), and will conduct multiple tasks such as in-flight refuelling of other aircraft, military personnel and cargo airlift, medical evacuations, and strategic transport of Government of Canada officials.

Specially marked McDonnell Douglas CF-188A Hornet 188774 celebrating 100 years of the Royal Canadian Air Force at AirVenture 2024 at Oshkosh.

140105 - Lockheed CP-140M Aurora (P-3 Orion) - Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF - ARC)

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

leaving YHM after attending a career event at Hamilton's Mohawk College Aviation School

c/n 5704 - built in 1980 -

modified to M-standard in 2014 -

based at CFB Greenwood (Nova Scotia) - operated by 14 Wing, 405sq.

Starting in 2026 the RCAF will replace the Aurora-fleet with 16 Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft

RCAF 130614 - Lockheed CC-130J Hercules - Canadian Forces - Royal Canadian Air Force

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

operated by RCAF 436 TS - CFB Trenton "Elephant" -

c/n 5687 - built in 2012

330002 - Airbus CC-330 Husky (A-330-243) - Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF - ARC)

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

c/n 1653 - built in 2015 for Kuwait Airways -

operated by the RCAF si9nce 08/2023

The Airbus CC-330 Husky is an in-development Royal Canadian Air Force version of the Airbus A330 MRTT based on the civilian Airbus A330. Nine aircraft will replace the existing Airbus CC-150 Polaris fleet of five aircraft in the strategic transport and air refuelling roles.

330001 and 330002 currently carry these VIP-c/s and are mainly used on official flights for the government of Canada.

They will stay for now in passenger configuration.

Freshly repainted!

Unfortunately, this year (2026) is the final year for the Snowbirds demonstration team. At the end of this year the team will be disbanded although it is said that they could be reformed sometime in future years after acquiring new aircraft (Pilatus PC-21). I have my doubts about that but time will tell.

433 SQN markings.

Consolidated PBV-5A Catalina 433915 G-PBYA Miss Pickup Built in 1943 by Canadian Vickers

Accepted by the Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 11005 doing Anti-submarine patrol duties

now in the colour scheme representing United States Army Air Corps OA-10 Catalina which would have been based at RAF Halesworth Suffolk during WWII

Photo taken 5th September 2020 at the Imperial War Museum Duxford Cambridgeshire UK

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146432 - Bell CH-146 Griffon (B-412C -) Canadian Forces - Royal Canadian Air Force

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

yellow SAR/Rescue/Sauvetage - colours

c/n 46432- built in 1996 by Bell Canada

RAF Westland Lysander V9367 G-AZWT Nickname the Lizzie RCAF s/n 2355

After the Aircraft was built it served with the Royal Canadian Air Force s/n 2355

Lysander is now painted to resemble V9367 MA-B of No. 141 RAF Squadron G-AZWT Nickname the Lizzie

Lysander was flown by F/O Peter Vaughan-Fowler of 161 (Special Duties) Squadron during March 1943 aircraft was used to carrying agents to and from occupied France during WWII

Photo taken at Shuttleworth Old Warden Aerodrome Biggleswade Bedfordshire UK

Drive in Airshow 6th September 2020

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177702 - Boeing CC-177 Globemaster III - Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF - ARC)

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

c/n F-180 - built in 2007

operated by 8 Wing 429 Sqn, based CFB Trenton ON

Bison 11 doing some training touch-and-go's at YHM

140114 - Lockheed CP-140M Aurora - Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF - ARC)

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

parked in front of the CWHM with some engine trouble

c/n 5719 - built in 1981 - modified to CP-140M in 2014.

The Aurora Structural Life Extension Project (ASLEP) involved replacing wings and horizontal stabilizers on the aircraft, which will extend the operational life of the CP-140 Aurora fleet to the 2030 timeframe.

operated by No. 14 Wing at CFB Greenwood, NS

Another shot of the Hercules CC130-J at CFB Trenton.

Thanks for looking, etc.:)

@ Fort Lauderdale Airshow

2025 Airshow London, London Ontario.

Departing 08R, YVR.

Royal Canadian Air Force display Hornet

KN451 - Douglas C-47B-30-DK - Royal Canadian Air Force - add. "Maritime Air Command - RESCUE"-titles

at Greenwood Aviation Military Museum, Greenwood, NS.(YZX)

c/n 16174 - built in 1944 for the United States Army Air Force -

to Royal Air Force with s/n KN451 in 1945 -

to Royal Canadian Air Force with s/n 665B in 1947 -

retired and stored Canada Aviation and Space Museum, Rockcliffe, Ottawa, ON. in 1964 -

to Greenwood Aviation Military Museum, Greenwood, NS. for restoration

The AgustaWestland CH-149 Cormorant is the Canadian Forces designation for the AgustaWestland AW101 (formerly EH101), a helicopter used for air-sea rescue in Canada. Developed as a joint venture between Westland Aircraft in the UK and Agusta in Italy (now merged as Leonardo), the CH-149 is a medium-lift helicopter for military applications.

The Golden Hawk Sabre Jet located on Brockville's Waterfront is a war memorial for Royal Canadian Air Force members who have lost their lives and have served Canada. The memorial features a Canadair CF86 Mark VI aircraft on a concrete pedestal with a small plaque.

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Boeing CC-177 Globemaster III (C17)

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)

YMX / CYMX

RCAF 15003 - Airbus CC-150 Polaris / A-310-304/F

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF / ARC)

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

operated by 437 Squadron at CFB Trenton, Ontario

c/n 425 - built in 1985 for Wardair Canada - operated as C-FWDX -

merged into Canadian Airlines International 01/1990 -

sold to Canadian Forces 12/1992 and converted to combi cargo transport aircraft

wearing the Retro-livery (like the B-707's had)

ZRH 21/01/2016

144620 - Bombardier BD-100 Challenger 650 - Royal Canadian Air Force/Aviation Royal Canadienne (RCAF/ARC)

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

c/n 6152 - built in 2020

Snowbirds Practice in Comox BC

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In the Mach Loop en route to RIAT

140111 returns to RAF Lossiemouth following a 9 hour sortie

Today at the Edmonton Air Show

Painted into RCAF colours to commemorate the air arm's centenary, the Norwegian Air Force Historical Squadron's Vampire departs from Fairford having taken part in the static display at the 2024 Royal International Air Tattoo.

Aircraft: de Havilland DH.100 Vampire FB.52 LN-DHY/062/AL in Royal Canadian Air Force livery.

Location: RAF Fairford (FFD/EGVA), Gloucestershire.

The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds performed at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) AirVenture 2024 airshow in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

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de Havilland Canada DHC-5 Buffalo,

115465 from the 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron, 19 Wing

North Galiano, British Columbia, Canada

13802 - deHavilland Canada CC-138 (DHC-8-300) Twin Otter -

Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF - ARC)

at Hamilton International Airport (YHM)

visiting the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

c/n 304 - built in 1971

operated by 8 Wing, 440 Transport Squadron

based Yellowknife (NWT)

The CC-138 Twin Otter is used in transport and support roles in northern operations as well as search and rescue missions. It is highly adaptable and well suited to Canada’s ever-changing northern climate and terrain.

The golden light was ideal for capturing this RCAF trainer.

Thanks for looking, etc.:)

Still sporting the CANADA 150 colors from the 2017 Airshow season. Has now returned to regular service with 410 Tactical Fighter (OT) Squadron, 4 Wing Cold Lake.