Seven-Helicopter Fly Past over National Peacekeeping Monument

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October 21, 2004 OTTAWA -- On 24 October 2004, at 11:44 a.m., seven CH-146 Griffon helicopters from 1 Wing will fly past the National Peacekeeping Monument to commemorate Peacekeeping Day and to mark the end of Operation Palladium in Bosnia. Crews from each of the wing's six squadrons as well as its headquarters will come together to participate in this year's ceremony. Prior to the fly past, members of the media are invited to meet with the helicopters' crews at the Aviation Museum in Rockliffe. They will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. As an active participant of Operation Palladium since 1998, 1 Wing was present as the mission ended in Bosnia this fall. The Helicopter Detachment's last occupant, 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron, based in Edmonton, officially closed out operations on 4 October 2004. Elements of the wing have been actively involved in peacekeeping activities around the world for several years. Most recently, 430 THS, based in Valcartier, Quebec, was deployed to Haiti in support of Op Halo from March until August 2004. - 30 - Note to editors : Reporters wanting to partipate in the media opportunity with the crews are asked to be at the Flying Program door of the Aviation Museum no later than 9:45 a.m. Information on past and current peacekeeping operations can be found at: www.forces.gc.ca/site/operations/current_ops_e.asp . For more information, please contact: Lieutenant (Navy) Pierrette LeDrew 1 Wing Public Affairs Officer 613-541-5010 ext 8275 613-539-3042 (cell)

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Seven-Helicopter Fly Past over National Peacekeeping Monument

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