Fincastle competition
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The International Fincastle Competition is a contest of skills between the air forces of the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and New Zealand. During the competition, crews compete in anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and intelligence and surveillance gathering.
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[edit] Origins
The Fincastle Competition began in 1960 when Mr. and Mrs. Aird-Whyte presented a silver tray, (now the Fincastle Trophy), in memory of their son Sergeant Nairn Fincastle Aird-Whyte, (who was killed in action in 1943 while flying with the RAF Coastal Command). Initially the competition was for accuracy in depth charge bombing showcase but it has evolved over the years to reflect the new duties of today's air forces. The competition fosters relations among the four participating nations while encouraging learning and skill sharing.
[edit] Number of Victories
 RAF 15 Victories |
 RAAF 10 Victories |
 RCAF 8 Victories |
 RNZAF 8 Victories |
[edit] Locations
The 1983 competition was hosted by Canada at CFB Greenwood, home of [14 Wing RCAF]:http://www.airforce.forces.gc.ca/14Wing/site/index_e.asp
The 1984 competition was hosted by Australia
The 1985 competition was hosted by RAF Kinloss in Scotland home of the Nimrod MR2
The 1987 competition was hosted by Canada at CFB Greenwood
The 1990 competition was hosted by Canada
The 1992 competition was hosted by RAF Kinloss in Scotland home of the Nimrod MR2
The 1994 competition was hosted by Australia
The 1997 competition was hosted by Canada
The 1998 competition was hosted by Australia
The 1999 competition was hosted by RAF Kinloss in Scotland home of the Nimrod MR2
The 2001 competition was hosted by Australia
The 2004 competition was hosted by Australia
The 2005 competition was hosted by New Zealand, Auckland, introducing surface vessel, or littoral warfare. It was won by the RAF.
The 2006 competition was hosted by RAF Kinloss in Scotland home of the Nimrod MR2. 201 Sqn Crew 9 won for the RAF.
[edit] Fincastle Patches
 Fincastle 1984 |
 Fincastle 1985 |
 Fincastle 1987 |
 Fincastle 1988 |
 Fincastle 1990 |
 Fincastle 1992 |
 Fincastle 1994 |
 Fincastle 1997 |
 Fincastle 1998 |
 Fincastle 2001 |
[edit] Lockheed Martin
In 1996 Lockheed Martin sponsored the first Fincastle Maintenance Trophy. According to the Canadian Air Force, competition for the Maintenance Trophy "evaluates each team’s skills with maintenance, support, and flight line operations."
