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A I R F O R C E
ROYAL
CANADIAN
AIR FORCE
UNVEILS LIVERIES
AND DESIGNATIONS
R
oyal Canadian Air Force
(RCAF) Commander Lieu-
tenant General Eric Kenny
unveiled the RCAF liveries
and designations at CAN-
SEC 2025 on May 28.
The Future Aircrew Training (FAcT)
program was announced last September.
The RCAF announced the FAcT pro-
gram will feature striking aircraft liveries
and thematic fleet designations—paying
tribute to the Royal Canadian Air Force's
(RCAF) 101-year legacy while setting the
stage for the future of military aviation.
This fresh identity reflects more than
just aesthetics—it symbolizes a century
of flight operations and training excel-
lence. The newly designed livery incorpo-
rates bright yellow, a nod to the historic
Commonwealth Air Training Plan aircraft
(1940–1945), alongside deep blue, mir-
roring modern RCAF trainers. A striking
white-and-red stripe, inspired by Canada's
flag and the iconic 1948 RCAF "Lightning
Bolt," seamlessly ties the colors together.
Beyond heritage, this design is practi-
cal: the contrasting yellow-blue scheme
enhances visibility across diverse terrains,
whether summer prairies or snowy land-
scapes. Every time RCAF student aircrew
step aboard, they are reminded of the insti-
tution's proud past and promising future.
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