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Apr 29, 2014

Canadian CF-18 Fighter aircraft bound for Romania

Canada Defence Ministerwas in Bagotville, Quebec, this morning to mark the departure of CF-18 fighter aircraft headed for Romania.
These fighter aircraft, along with support personnel, are travelling to Romania in order to conduct training activities in support of immediate reassurance measures. They will join Romania and other NATO Allies currently operating in the region as part of NATO Reassurance Measures to Central and Eastern Europe.
The six CF-18 fighter aircraft come from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron based out of 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec, and departed at approximately 9:00 a.m. this morning.
The Government of Canada is contributing to NATO reassurance measures in order to promote security and stability in Eastern and Central Europe. Fifteen operational planning staff deployed on April 22 to augment Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe staff in Casteau, Belgium.
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