BATTLE OF BRITAIN VIRTUAL CEREMONY

SITUATION
 
The Battle of Britain (10 Jul to 31 Oct 1940) was the first battle of the Second World War fought mainly in the air. Every year a memorial parade is held in cities and towns across Canada on the third Sunday in September to remember those who fought and sacrificed their lives in this battle. This year marks the 80th anniversary, however due to the COVID-19 outbreak the RCAF will be hosting a virtual national ceremony.
 
MISSION
 
The Natl CJCR Sp Gp will provide information on the Battle of Britain Virtual ceremony to cadets/staff through their CC/Sqns and through social media to enhance awareness of the Virtual Ceremony for the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain on 20 Sep.
 
EXECUTION
 
Tasks:
 
RCSUs: Coordinate the timely distribution of information to CC/Sqns and through social media.
 
Coordination Instructions

1. The virtual ceremony is 20 Sep 20 at 1030 hrs EDT and will be broadcast on the RCAF Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RCAF.ARC;
2. Cadets/staff are encouraged to login and view the ceremony;
3. No in-person participation is authorized at any Battle of Britain Ceremonies;
4. Authority is not granted to wear uniforms for this event;
5. All the media products are available on the Battle of Britain 2020 Digital Downloads page (http://rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/battle-britain/digital-downloads.page); and
6. The poster is available on the Digital Downloads page and a separate page (http://www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/battle-britain/ceremony-program-booklet.page) that will also contain the schedule.