April 4, 2017 – Cold Lake, Alta. – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) unveiled the CF-18 Demonstration Jet for its 2017 season today to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation.

The unveiling ceremony took place at 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, where the jet has been hosted for the past few weeks. Captain Matthew Kutryk, the 2017 Demonstration Pilot, as well as the technicians and support staff for the 2017 Demonstration Team attended, along with local dignitaries and military members.

The unveiling gave everyone in attendance a chance to see, for the first time, the 2017 paint scheme, which has the aircraft fully-painted with a red and white design incorporating the Canada 150 logo. Painting the 2017 Demonstration jet has been a team effort between 3 Wing, which provided the jet and technicians to bring the design concept to life, and 4 Wing which provided hangar space and support throughout the painting.

Throughout the year, the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Armed Forces will support the Government of Canada’s celebration of Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, participating in numerous events across the country. The upcoming air show season is a special opportunity for the RCAF and the Demonstration Team to join Canadians across the nation in celebrating shared values, achievements and Canada's place in the world.