Chris Thatcher

A pen for hire

[LGen Michael Wright, CCA/CAC @Army_Comd_Armee]

Ex STALWART GUARDIAN, currently underway at Garrison Petawawa, is bringing infantry, artillery, armoured, and engineer units together in realistic training scenarios for a powerful demonstration of our operational readiness. Great work, team!

[Canadian Army @CanadianArmy]

Soldiers from 1 and 2 Royale 22e Régiment took part in the Danish International Sniper Competition in late June. 29 teams from 14 countries put the skills of their sniper teams to the test. Among the international teams the R22eR teams placed 2nd and 5th. BZ!

[Vertical Magazine @verticalmag]

Summer is here, and so is the Vertical Valor summer 2024 issue!

Read the latest issue here: https://t.co/8O2FV0VjwP

#verticalvalor #helicopter #helicoptermagazine #airsupport #rescuemissions #helicopters #usairforce #sikorsky #sar #aviation #aerialfirefighting #socal

[Lloyd H Photo @lloydhphoto]

This will always be one of the most unforgettable flights. Amazing to see from the air, but unimaginable to even think what it must have been like. #DDay80

[Vertical Magazine @verticalmag]

According to research performed by the Transport Safety Board of Canada (TSB), aviation accidents related to loss of visual reference are more than twice as likely to involve helicopters than airplanes.

More here: https://t.co/hmf8f0dW4a

#helicopters #transportsafetyboard

[Vertical Magazine @verticalmag]

Crimefighting, search and rescue trends, installations, and SO MUCH MORE.

The Spring 2024 issue of Vertical Valor is now available, and you won’t want to miss it!

Read your FREE issue here: https://t.co/qHbidjExXo

#verticalvalor #helicopter #SAR #MetroAviation

[War on the Rocks @WarOnTheRocks]

“To be blunt, Canada’s military is in an atrocious state and is barely holding on. The roots of this crisis are found in Canada’s strategic culture and decades-old decisions about defense.” https://t.co/F0QZcTUlnw

[Royal Canadian Air Force @RCAF_ARC]

The RCAF turns 100 today! 🎉
Today, we celebrate a century of excellence, courage, and innovation in the RCAF. As we mark this milestone, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the incredible individuals past and present who have played a part in shaping #YourAirForce. #RCAF100

[Vertical Magazine @verticalmag]

. @BellFlight Textron Canada was awarded a $2.28-billion contract on Jan. 17 to continue maintaining the Royal Canadian Air Force (@RCAF_ARC ) fleet of CH-146 Griffon helicopters. More here: https://t.co/HUXg73qKH9

[Skies Magazine @SkiesMag]

.@RCAF_ARC FAcT program could see a new mixed fleet
of aircraft

For the RCAF’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, the selected bidder is proposing a new mix of fixed- and rotary-wing #aircraft

Full story here: https://t.co/6mmX5qXswy

#aviation4u #airlines

[Skies Magazine @SkiesMag]

Canada sending Griffon, Chinook helicopters to Latvia

#Canada will send four CH-146 Griffon #helicopters to #Latvia and will periodically deploy CH-147F #Chinooks there starting in the fall of 2025, as part of an expanded #NATO mission.

Read more here: https://t.co/1wq50rG1sO

[Skies Magazine @SkiesMag]

#Fly like the enemy: Exercise Maple Resolve

On Ex Maple Resolve, 430 Squadron trialed concepts for refueling and operating in contested environments, and joined the opposition force #flying #mission profiles not employed in decades

Read more here: https://t.co/coykXICusa
#skies

[Skies Magazine @SkiesMag]

The Pilot Project Podcast: Featuring Paul Goddard — #flying #SARmissions in the CH-149 Cormorant

Read more here: https://t.co/ifLSbxqvNu

#avgeeks #aviation

[Isaac ✈ 🇺🇦 Alexander @jetcitystar]

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[Skies Magazine @SkiesMag]

Political concerns rise over #Canadian Multi-Mission #Aircraft procurement process

For a project that even politicians have stated they want to de-politicize, the CMMA is rapidly becoming highly political

Read more here: https://t.co/637wSO1sDq

#aviation #avgeeks

[Royal Canadian Air Force @RCAF_ARC]

Congratulations to Colonel Joshua Kutryk, who was just named the next Canadian Space Agency astronaut to work aboard the International Space Station (ISS.) for a six-month mission.

[Skies Magazine @SkiesMag]

.@RCAF_ARC LGen Eric Kenny on the challenging transition to gain operational advantage

Read more here: https://t.co/scsxEiDg09

#skiesmag #aviation

[Skies Magazine @SkiesMag]

RCAF Today is live!

In this year’s edition, we join the Advanced Tactical Aviation Course for its final phase in Cold Lake; look at the lessons the RCAF must absorb as it transitions from legacy Hornets to the fifth-gen world; and so much more!  

https://t.co/m3sBLtbNgc?

[Skies Magazine @SkiesMag]

We are so excited to release the October/November issue of Skies Magazine, featuring B.C.-based Fort Langley Air on the cover!

Read the full issue here:
https://t.co/BlCAdZcOVO

#aviationlovers #skiesmag

[Skies Magazine @SkiesMag]

🚨 PREMIERING THIS FRIDAY 🚨

Episode three of the Day in the Life of the @RCAF_ARC project!

Go behind the scenes with #pilots training on the CT-156 #Harvard II at 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Sask.

Missed episodes one and two? There’s still time to catch up!

https://t.co/f7IAJfpuSw