The history of the Royal Canadian Air Force begins in 1920, when the air force was created as the Canadian Air Force (CAF). AIR FARCE NEW YEARS EVE will be the troupe’s final show on CBC when it airs on Monday, December 30, 2019 at 8:00 PM (8:30 NT). AIR FARCE NEW YEAR'S EVE 2019 will skewer the year's biggest news stories, pop culture people, and events. As of 2013, the Royal Canadian Air Force consists of 14,500 Regular Force and 2,600 Primary Reserve personnel, supported by 2,500 civilians, and operates 258 manned aircraft and 9 unmanned aerial vehicles. The Air Force Association of Canada is a national aerospace and community service organization established to: commemorate the noble achievements of the men and women who have served as members of Canada's air forces since its inception; advocate for a proficient and well-equipped air force; and, support the Royal Canadian Air Cadet program. On December 9, 1973, CBC Radio broadcast the very first episode of ROYAL CANADIAN AIR … Royal Canadian Air Farce (TV Series 1993– ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger is the current Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Chief of the Air Force Staff. It takes aim at climate change, Brexit, the Royal Family, big tech, and western Canadian alienation. In 1924 the CAF was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) when it was granted the royal title by King George V.The RCAF existed as an independent service until 1968.