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296Daily – the Accidental Fighter pilot

by CI Horton on April 25, 2020 at 9:00 am
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In 1966, an RAF engineer, William ‘Taff’ Holden, accidentally flew the a Lightning Interceptor. While carrying out a ground test, he inadvertently activated the aircraft’s afterburners, and was forced to take off. The Lightning was an incredibly fast aircraft – […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Battle of Kapyong – Apr 24 1951 – the PPCLI

by CI Horton on April 24, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Sometimes a small unit action has massive consequences. For the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, 2nd Battalion – this day would begin with them massively outnumbered and risking being overrun. They would in a last desperate gamble call for a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296daily – Maps and Grid References

by CI Horton on April 23, 2020 at 9:00 am
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A key feature on many maps is being able to use the lines of latitude and longitude to pinpoint a position. Being able to read a map and know your own location, or to look at a map to understand […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296 Daily – Map and Compass

by CI Horton on April 22, 2020 at 9:00 am
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#296daily – How to use a compass. Today we’re covering use of a map and compass to take bearings. Great video showing you hands on how to read map, sight and take a bearing. – Declination It’s vital to understanding where […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Maple Flag

by CI Horton on April 21, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Maple Flag is a military exercise held in Cold Lake Alberta Weapons Range. From Wikipedia – Established in 1978, MAPLE FLAG is one of the largest of such exercises in the world, as it makes use of the extensive Cold […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Marksmanship

by CI Horton on April 20, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Cadets use the Air Rifle training program to teach safe handling and marksmanship. Air cadets fire the air rifle each year as part of their level training , and can compete against themselves, their unit peers and cadets in other […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Star Wars Valley

by CI Horton on April 19, 2020 at 9:00 am
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#296Daily – Jedi Transition It’s not a movie, or a new disney+ show – it’s a series of Valleys in California where pilots in military aircraft practice low level flying. The military calls it the Jedi Transition, the people who […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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296Daily – Ironing

by CI Horton on April 17, 2020 at 9:00 am
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Lots of great videos’ that walk you through ironing your uniform. This video does a great job with tunics:

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296 Daily – Cormorant Helicopter

by CI Horton on April 16, 2020 at 9:00 am
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@296daily – CH-149 Cormorant Search and Rescue Helicopter of the Royal Canadian Air Force is used to save lives throughout Canada. A large helicopter, with a range of 1300km and a max speed of 280 km/h. The helicopter replaced a […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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Cadets Canada COVID 19 Update – 15 Apr 2020.

by CI Horton on April 15, 2020 at 9:31 pm
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The following text ( repeated via video message ) was sent to all cadets, staff, sponsors and extended program supporters from our Command Team. ” The safety and security of all who participate in our programs is always one of […] ↓ Read the rest of this entry…

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