MA – 08.004 - September 18, 2008
WHAT: 68th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Ceremony
WHERE: Canada Aviation Museum, Aviation and Rockcliffe Parkways, Ottawa, Ontario
WHEN: Sunday, September 21, 2008
TIME: 10:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Media are invited to attend the official ceremony to mark the 68th anniversary of the Battle of Britain at the Canada Aviation Museum. The Battle of Britain ceremony will feature a parade by Canadian Forces (CF) members, Second World War veterans and Air Cadets, and the laying of wreaths. The Central Band of the Canadian Forces will provide music. There will be fly-pasts by vintage Second World War aircraft (Spitfires, Hurricanes, Avro Lancaster) and CF aircraft (CF-18 Hornets, CH-146 Griffon helicopters, CC-144 Challenger), weather and aircraft availability permitting.
Up-to-the-minute weather status regarding the event is available by phoning 613-944-3293 or 613-993-4243.
For more information on the Battle of Britain, please visit: www.airforce.forces.gc.ca
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Note to Editors:
Interested media are asked to contact the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2008. Media with satellite trucks are requested to arrive at the Canada Aviation Museum by 9:30 a.m., with all other media arriving by 10:00 a.m. Parking is available - follow the VIP parking signs. Kindly identify yourself upon arrival. Media packages will be available at the ceremony.
For more information:
Sue Cocek
Department of National Defence
Air Force Public Affairs
Office: 613-995-3111
Cell: 613-325-9440
Christina Lucas
Canada Aviation Museum
Communications and Marketing
Office: 613-993-4243
Cell: 613-447-7631
