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    The Monarchy and CF

    With this being QEII 70th anniversary as monarch, there's been speculation that after she passes, some countries may leave the Commonwealth. If Canada decides to follow this path, how will it affect the CF? i.e. a. will RCN vessels still use "HMCS"? b. what about RCN or RCAF? c. what about...
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    Black pennant meaning ...

    Thanks everyone!
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    Black pennant meaning ...

    Saw that when I googled it ... 👀
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    Black pennant meaning ...

    HMCS Sackville is flying a black pennant on her starboard side? What does this mean?
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    Helicopter Operations

    He did not, however, my brother and I did. A small sampling of his ashes may or may not have been placed on Haida :censored:!!
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    Helicopter Operations

    Hi Gentlemen, Thank you again for all your help. What I would like to do justice to, is to honor HMCS Fredericton and her lost Cyclone crew. It will be a challenge as most of my previous paintings were WW2 ships. I am from a naval family, my Dad retiring as a CPO, serving the RCN in WW2 and...
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    Helicopter Operations

    Thanks everyone. Interesting banter and to a "easel "sailor, much of what I read made sense! Cheers.
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    Helicopter Operations

    Thanks for the quick reply. The reason for the questions is that I dabble with marine art and was planning on a painting depicting a cyclone and one of our frigates. Just trying to get it right! flag hoist - starboard or port side? RAM shapes - starboard or port side? Scenario: the frigate...
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    Helicopter Operations

    Another question, does the ship always sail into the wind when recovering it's helicopter?
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    Helicopter Operations

    Thanks HB. What does RAM mean? Cheers. J
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    Helicopter Operations

    During helicopter operations at sea, what flags and/or pennants are flown on RCN frigates? What side of the main mast are they flown from? Cheers. Thanks. John
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