Today marks the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge and this year marks the celebration of Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation.

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds took to the skies to honour those that fought for Canada. Click the image below to watch the Snowbird flight.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada, the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) unveiled the CF-18 Demonstration Jet in early April.

Captain Matthew Kutryk will be the 2017 Demonstration Pilot. “Seeing this incredible jet in person has made me even more motivated to share it with Canadians," said Captain Kutryk.

"There will be no doubt during any of our stops this air show season that this jet represents Canada and the amazing year we are celebrating. I hope that this jet will inspire all Canadians to chase their dreams as I did because that is what Canada is all about."

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.

According to the 2017 CF-18 demo team schedule, we can all see this jet fly in Penticton on August 9th along with the Snowbirds.