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GALLERY: Air Force’s 100th anniversary flag unfurled at Civic Centre

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'As we raise the flag, I ask you to think of those who have gone before us, commend those who currently serve and not lose sight of those who have yet to serve'

The Royal Canadian Air Force 100th anniversary flag was raised at the Ronald A. Irwin Civic Centre Friday afternoon.

“For 100 years the Royal Canadian Air Force has protected skies all around the world and has contributed to the safety and security that we all get to enjoy here at home. We wish it 100 more years of success and beyond that,” Shoemaker said in a brief speech. The Canadian Air Force was formed in 1920 and, after receiving royal sanction by King George V, became known as the Royal Canadian Air Force April 1, 1924.By the end of the war, the RCAF had become the fourth largest Allied air force.

Domestically, the RCAF helps Canadians with evacuations during natural disasters and in search and rescue roles as needed.The local air cadet squadron was named in honour of Sault Ste. Marie’s Borden Gray. Several Sault men - including Joseph ‘Scotty’ Mullins, Dion Marson, Tyler Park and Caleb Robert - have reached their dreams of flying the CF-18 Hornet, Canada’s top fighter jet.

 

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