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The F-35 will make its debut in Canada at an airshow in British Columbia next week as aerospace companies ramp up their campaigns to sell the federal government new fighter aircraft.

The stealth aircraft is expected to arrive in Canada on Thursday, the first time the plane has come to Canada. It will be displayed at the Abbotsford International Airshow which starts Aug. 12.

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The visit comes as F-35 manufacturer Lockheed Martin increases its campaign to convince Canada the stealth aircraft is the plane to replace the country’s CF-18 fighter jets.

Lockheed’s rival, Boeing, will also have its Super Hornet aircraft at the same airshow.

Two F-35s will be at the show, Lockheed Martin officials have confirmed. In addition, two Super Hornets will also be featured, in addition to a training simulator.

Five defence firms recently responded to the Liberal government’s call for information about fighter jets that could replace the CF-18s.