1924 - The Canadian Aviation Corps is Renamed The Royal Canadian Air Force

On January 26, the federal government of Canada orders that the Canadian Red Ensign be flown on every Canadian government building outside of Canada.


Source of image: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1924_in_Canada#/media/File:Canadian_Red_Ensign_1921-1957.svg

On April 1st, the Canadian Aviation Corps (formed in 1914) was renamed the Royal Canadian Air Force. Its motto "Sic Itur Ad Astra" means "Through Adversity To The Stars". 

Source of image: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/95/Royal_Canadian_Air_Force_Badge.png

The following documentary, made for the 75th anniversary of the R.C.A.F., shares the history of Canada's Air Force (until 1999).

Source of video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gVii6hZ34ws