12 Wing's RCAF Centennial'

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RCAF Centennial

1 April 2024 marks 100 years of service for the Royal Canadian Air Force as a distinct military element. The Centennial milestone places the RCAF in a unique position to honour its distinct heritage; recognize its tremendous people today; and generate excitement for its bright future. This is an opportunity to fuel internal and external support in the organization that instills pride in Your Air Force, while creating an enduring legacy that propels the institution forward into its next century of service. Canada’s Air Force will be showcased in a past, present and future context, with a focus on highlighting contributions to national safety and security, international peace and global stability

12 Wings' RCAF Centennial events will be focused on the specific contributions from the Maritime Aviation communities on Canada's coastlines. 12 Wing events will be complementing the national RCAF Centennial campaign and will take place throughout 2024. 12 Wings' RCAF Centennial Committee is committed to creating a lasting legacy at the end of 2024 with the expansion and upgrading of the Shearwater Aviation Park next to the Shearwater Aviation Museum.

2024 Events

Gala Dinner

11 April 2024 5:30pm

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12 Wing's RCAF Centennial Gala Dinner starts at 5:30 pm with a pre-cocktail reception followed by a formal dinner and Guest of Honour speeches at 6:00 pm. Following the celebratory dinner and speeches, stay to enjoy the music stylings of the Stadacona Band while you dance the rest of the night away.

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RCAF Centennial Run

10 May 2024

RCAF Centennial Run Link

12 Wings' RCAF Run will take place around the Shearwater airfield. See the link below to register today.

Wanderers DND Appreciation Game

08 June 2024

Wanderers Football Club

Halifax's Wanderers Football Club will be hosting a Department of National Defence appreciation game at the Wanderers Grounds, highlighting the RCAF Centennial at this year's game. Stay tuned for further details.

Wings of Honour, RCAF Documentary

TBC

The RCAF Centennial National Campaign has commissioned a RCAF Centennial commemorative documentary that will be shown on national television programing as well as RCAF locations across Canada. Stay tuned for further details

12 Wing RCAF Centennial Golf Tournament

12 June 2024

Hartlen Point Forces Golf Club will be hosting a RCAF Centennial Golf Tournament in Eastern Passage, NS. Registration details to follow.

Canadian Armed Forces Family Days

21-22 June 2024

The CAF will be hosting Family Day's along the Halifax waterfront. A fantastic family opportunity to showcase the CAF's people and equipment to the local community in Halifax. More details to follow.

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Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

28 June to 1 July 2024

Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo

The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo's 2024 campaign's theme will be "Horizons" highlighting the RCAF Centennial year. Come join the entertainment and performances at this internationally renowned event.

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Halifax Harbour Bridge Walk

04 August 2024

Halifax Harbour Bridge Walk

Come join us as we take the opportunity walk across the MacDonald Bridge and visit the interactive booths and music along the way.

12 Wing RCAF Centennial Car Show

18 August 2024

12 Wing Shearwater will be hosting an vintage car show on the airfield during the summer of 2024. Stay tuned for further details.

Airshow Atlantic

24 - 25 August 2024

Airshow Atlantic

In 2024 the Airshow in Atlantic Canada will take place at 14 Wing Greenwood. Come see the exciting lineup of performers and aircraft up close and personal at this years show with a RCAF Centennial celebration theme!

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Shearwater Aviation Park Unveiling and Flying Stations

Fall 2024

As a culminating event in 2024, 12 Wing Shearwater will be unveiling the expanded and upgraded Shearwater Aviation Park with a "Flying Stations" meet and greet event at the Shearwater Aviation Museum immediately afterwards. Stay tuned for further deatils.

RCAF Centennial National Campaign

2024

RCAF Centennial

For more information on the RCAF Centennial National Campaign, please click the link above.

Local Accommodations

CFB Halifax Accommodations

For those wishing to stay at either Juno Tower, Russel House or Tribute Tower in Stadacona or Warrior Block in Shearwater, please call base accommodations at Juno Tower Front Desk (902) 422-5645 or (902) 422-6038, Internet ln45juno@forces.gc.ca or Intranet +booking cell junotower@fadmo@halifax.

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Gala Dinner Sponsors

Meet the amazing sponsors of this year's event.

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If you have any questions, just let us know.

12WingRCAFCentennial@gmail.com

12 Wing RCAF Centennial Gala Dinner
Join us for a night of dinner, dancing and entertainment at the home of Maritime Aviation, 12 Wing Shearwater's 423 Maritime Helicopter Squadron! There is a $7/per ticket service fee for online purchases; however, tickets can also be purchased in person at the Shearwater Fitness and Sports Centre or by calling 902-721-6504/ 902-721-7805 and save the online fee.
Gala Dinner Ticket
$100.00
Included in your ticket for the evening is a chance to win a return trip for two anywhere Air Canada flies in North America and a souvenir stemless wine glass for each ticket. Formal black tie / evening dress, Mess Kit / DEUs with bow tie will be the dress for the evenings events. HST added during checkout.
12 Wing RCAF Centennial Wine Package
$55.00
To accompany your evening out celebrating the RCAF's Centennial at 12 Wing's Gala Dinner, you have the option to purchase a limited edition wine package to take with you as a souvenir from the memorable evening. The package includes a bottle of customized RCAF Centennial red and white wines from Lightfoot & Wolfville Winery in the Annapolis Valley along with a customized take away holder that will fit your wine glasses from the table with your purchase of your Gala Dinner ticket. HST added during checkout.
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