Public Service Announcement - RCAF to conduct flybys as part of Canada Day celebrations

WINNIPEG, June 29, 2017 /CNW/ - The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will conduct flybys as part of several Canada Day celebrations across the province of British Columbia on July 1st. These will be carried out by aircraft from RCAF Wings throughout Canada, and will be done at various times throughout the day.

Flybys will take place in communities in:

	• Nanaimo Harbour	CC-115 Buffalo
	• Nanaimo	CC-115 Buffalo
	• Prince George	CP-140 Aurora
	• Sechelt	CC-115 Buffalo
	• Sidney	CH-124 Sea King
	• Vancouver	CC-115 Buffalo
	• Gold River	CC-115 Buffalo
	• Courtnay	CH-149 Cormorant

During the flybys, the aircraft will fly at an altitude no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle in their path. Royal Canadian Air Force flybys, requested by organizers of special events, are carefully planned and closely controlled to ensure public safety at all times. Aircraft participation is subject to weather and operational requirements.

SOURCE DND One Canadian Air Division

Media Relations, Department of National Defence, Phone: [phone], Toll-Free: 1-866-377-0811, Email: [email protected]