Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18s to conduct flyby for the Canadian Tulip Festival in Ottawa

May 9, 2025 – Ottawa, ON. – National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces

Four CF-18 aircraft from 3 Wing Bagotville will fly over Ottawa to mark the start of the Canadian Tulip Festival as part of a commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands. The flyover will take place on May 10th between 11:00 and 11:30 AM over the Tulip Festival beside Dow's Lake in Ottawa.

To ensure public safety, the flyovers of Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraft are meticulously planned and closely monitored. They are also dependent on weather and flight conditions.

The RCAF is proud to participate in Second World War commemorations in collaboration with Veterans Affairs Canada.

For more details about the RCAF and its aircraft, please visit the following website: https://www.canada.ca/en/air-force.html