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RCAF personnel were able to see the search and rescue aircraft they will be receiving in the coming years after a Brazilian Air Force C-295 made the rounds of various Canadian bases.

The Brazilian aircrew visited three Royal Canadian Air Force Wings while in Canada, stopping at 19 Wing Comox, British Columbia and 17 Wing Winnipeg, Manitoba, in addition to 8 Wing, Trenton, Ont. They arrived in Trenton on Wednesday.

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The Brazilian Air Force is in the process of receiving the C-295 aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space. This aircraft has a similar configuration to the C-295W that will replace the RCAF’s six CC-115 Buffalos and legacy CC-130H Hercules, the RCAF pointed out in a news release.

Construction began in June for Canada’s C-295W aircraft and first delivery is expected in late 2019, according to the RCAF.

The C-295 crew visiting Canada included members of the Brazilian Air Force undergoing familiarization training, Airbus pilots who are supporting their training, and select members of the Royal Canadian Air Force’s Fixed-Wing Search and Rescue Aircraft Replacement Project Management Office.