Air Cadet Uniform
What does "Air Force Blue" represent?
The sky above
After the close of the war, there was a natural addition of interest in all cadet activities throughout Canada, true or false?
False. There was a lessening of interest.
How many buttons are on the wedge cap?
2
What age is the minimum before you can apply to become an air cadet?
Age 12
What happened in 1941?
BONUS: Who was the first air cadet squadron named after?
BONUS: 6 Jim Whitecross RCACs was the first squadron to be formed
What was the original colour of the Air Cadet uniform?
Blue!
What year was the Air Cadet League of Canada authorized to operate as a charitable, non-profit organization?
1941
How long can you be in the cadet program?
7 years (if you start when you're 12)
What is the air cadet motto?
To learn. To serve. To advance
When did the Sea and Air Cadets become under the control of the Canadian Forces?
1968
True or false: when the weather got bad, the sides of the wedge could be unhooked to cover one's ears and tucked under the chin using a flap
True
In 1961, the Air Cadet League celebrated its 20th anniversary, with more than ________ air cadets who had received training in squadrons now numbering ______.
150,000 air cadets in squadrons numbering at 332.
What is the second highest rank in the Air Cadet program?
Warrant Officer Second Class
What is the aim of the air cadet program?
The aim is to develop in youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership; promote physical fitness; and stimulate the interest of youth in the sea, land, and air activities of the Canadian Forces.
What happened in 1975?
Girls were permitted to become members of the Royal Canadian Sea, Army and Air Cadets
What was the wedge cap called right before World War I?
The Early Days: what was the critical need in the early days of World War II?
Planes and more planes and for trained young men to fly them in defence of freedom.
Which of the following is NOT a cadet activity: biathlon, range, public speaking, archery, drill, band
Archery
Who invented the first airplane and what was it used for?
The Wright brothers and it was used for WWI
How many air cadets were enrolled in the program after the end of World War 11?
29,000 air cadets
In 1968, the Army, Navy and Air Force were unified into the Canadian Armed Forces and both the Canadian Forces and the cadet movement adopted one uniform. What was the colour of that uniform?
Green
In September of 1944, the movement reached the peak war strength of how many squadrons?
374 Squadrons
Can you name all of the air cadet ranks?
Cadet
Leading Air Cadet
Corporal
Flight Corporal
Sergeant
Flight Sergeant
Warrant Officer Second Class
Warrant Officer First Class
Name five airplanes that are active in the Canadian Armed Forces
CF-188 hornet, CT-114, CF-188, CP-140 Aurora, CC-115 buffalo, CC-130H Hercules, CC-295 kingfisher, Bell 412CF, C-90B King Air, CT-142 Dash-8, CT-155 Hawk, CT-156 Harvard II, Grob-G120A.
What did his Majesty King George VI confer on the Cadet Program?
The title "Royal", which created the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, the Royal Canadian Army Cadets and the Royal Canadian Air Cadets