CANADA'S CF-18 HORNETS DEPART FOR OPERATION IMPACT

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October 21, 2014 - OTTAWA - The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence was on hand today at 4 Wing Cold Lake for the departure of CF-18 Hornets in support of Operation IMPACT.

Operation IMPACT is the Canadian Armed Forces’ (CAF) contribution to coalition assistance to security forces in the Republic of Iraq who are fighting against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL).

Quick Facts

Today’s departures includes CF-18 Hornet fighter aircraft which will transit to 3 Wing Bagotville before their flight to Kuwait on Operation IMPACT.
The Canadian contribution to coalition operations against ISIL includes:
Six CF-18 Hornet fighter aircraft.
One CC-150T Polaris aerial refueller to support coalition air operations.
Two CP-140M Aurora surveillance aircraft to provide reconnaissance capabilities.
Approximately 600 personnel, including aircrew support elements, such as command and control and logistics. This includes 70 members of the Canadian Armed Forces already working with American forces in an advisory and assistance role by providing strategic and tactical advice to Iraqi security forces.

Quotes

“Canada remains committed to opposing the rising presence of ISIL throughout the Middle East and the direct threat of terrorism at home and abroad. Our Government has a duty to protect Canadians and to stand firm with our allies in opposition to the unspeakable atrocities being carried out by ISIL against innocent children, women and men. As we deploy Canadian aircraft in support of the fight against ISIL, all Canadians should be proud of our men and women in uniform, who are dedicated to providing safety and security whenever they are called upon.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls and Minister of National Defence

“The Royal Canadian Air Force is making a significant contribution of air assets – such as the CF-188 Hornet fighter aircraft that departed 4 Wing Cold Lake today – to Canada’s Operation Impact in support to the coalition efforts in Iraq. Along with a CC-150 Polaris aerial tanker from 8 Wing Trenton and two CP-140 Aurora surveillance aircraft from 14 Wing Greenwood, with aircrew and logistical support members from Wings across the country, the RCAF is doing its part to support the Government of Canada’s objectives in that region of the world. This effort reflects the agility, versatility and expeditionary capability of Canada’s Air Force to mount and sustain operations at home and abroad, and delivers the appropriate air effects wherever they’re required.”
Lieutenant-General Yvan Blondin, Commander Royal Canadian Air Force

“The deploying members of 4 Wing are ready to contribute to Canada’s mission in the Middle East. I’m confident that their training and preparations will allow them to succeed in supporting the Op IMPACT mission. I am very proud of the work and effort they have all put forth and will continue to put forth while representing the RCAF, CAF and Canada.”
Colonel Eric Kenny, Commander 4 Wing/CFB Cold Lake

Associated Links

Operation Impact: www.forces.gc.ca/en/operations-abroad-current/op-impact.page
CF-18 Hornet: www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft-current/cf-188.page
CC-150 Polaris: www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft-current/cc-150.page
CP-140 Aurora : www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft-current/cp-140.page

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