Press conference by Canadian Forces Snowbirds regarding Kamloops crash

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will hold a press conference on May 18, 2020. Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mike French will release a statement followed by a short question and answer period regarding the crash of their number 11 aircraft, which crashed shortly after takeoff in Kamloops, British Columbia on May 17, during Operation INSPIRATION.

May 18, 2020 – Moose Jaw, SK – National Defence / Canadian Armed Forces

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will hold a press conference on May 18, 2020. Commanding Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mike French will release a statement followed by a short question and answer period regarding the crash of their number 11 aircraft, which crashed shortly after takeoff in Kamloops, British Columbia on May 17, during Operation INSPIRATION.

What:

A press conference regarding Canadian Forces Snowbirds crash.

When:

Monday, May 18, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. (CST). Media are asked to arrive no later than 2:45 p.m. (CST).

Where:

15 Wing Moose Jaw, building 160, Atrium (160 Airforce Plaza). A sanitary station will be available at the entrance of the Atrium, and physical distancing rules will apply to ensure the safety of all during this conference.

Notes to editor / news director:

Interested media are asked to contact Captain Camille MacKenzie Dolphin before 2:00 p.m. (CST), at Camille.MacKenzieDolphin@forces.gc.ca or 306-694-2247.

To ensure the safety of all and in order to respect physical distancing rules, a maximum of 15 places will be available for media. Media are encouraged to pool their resources.

Associated Links

• Royal Canadian Air Force
• Canadian Forces Snowbirds

Contacts

Captain Camille MacKenzie Dolphin
15 Wing Public Affairs Officer
Royal Canadian Air Force
Phone: 306-694-2247
Email: Camille.MacKenzieDolphin@forces.gc.ca