June 28, 2017 – Ottawa – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

Expect to see historic and current aircraft in the skies in preparation for Saturday’s Canada Day celebrations.

When

Thursday June 29 – Between 3:00 and 3:30 p.m .: First World War aircraft

.: First World War aircraft Friday June 30 – Between 1:30 and 2:00 p.m. : First and Second World War aircraft, current RCAF fleet

: First and Second World War aircraft, current RCAF fleet Saturday July 1 – Between 12:15 and 1:40 p.m. as part of the daytime show: First and Second World War aircraft, current RCAF fleet including CF Snowbirds and the CF-18 Demonstration Hornet.

*Note- All timings are approximate.



Where

Aircraft will be flying east to west over Ottawa’s east end, up until the Rideau River, whereupon they will return to their respective bases. Aircraft will also be seen in transit throughout the National Capital Region and in holding patterns in eastern Ontario and western Quebec before and after these times. Aircraft will fly over Parliament Hill on Canada Day.

What

The Royal Canadian Air Force, with civilian partners, will conduct a "parade of aircraft" of up to 39 aircraft including:

vintage aircraft from the First and Second World Wars;

aircraft from current RCAF fleets; and

CF Snowbirds and CF-18 Demonstration Hornet, specially painted this year for Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.

How

Royal Canadian Air Force flybys, requested by organizers of special events, are carefully planned and closely controlled to ensure public safety at all times. Aircraft participation is subject to weather and operational requirements.

Why

Representing the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces with pride, one can see many elements of Canada's history, present and future though these aircraft. Canadian pilots from the First World War went on to become bush pilots reaching into Canada's remote wilderness, just as some pilots of today have become Canada's astronauts. Canada's Far North was first mapped by the RCAF, and today, for the Government of Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Air Force assures the ability to reach every part of Canada, with speed.

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Contacts

Media Relations

Department of National Defence

Phone: 613-996-2353

Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811

Email: mlo-blm@forces.gc.ca