Flight training includes American Bombers

The flying training happening at the Air Weapons Range in early March will include American fighters.

CFB Cold Lake released more information that the Canadian Armed Forces training between March 2-25 will include United States Air Force B-52 Bombers, Top Aces Alpha Jets, a Lear Jet, CF-188 Hornets, and CH-146 Griffons.

Residents of Cold Lake can expect to see and hear the jets throughout the training, the B-52 Bomber between March 4th and 12th, and the CH-146 Griffons between March 18th and 24th.

All training is expected to take place within the confines of the 4 Wing Cold Lake Air Weapons Range, 4 Wing says. 

“The Canadian Armed Forces are extremely thankful for the support and understanding of the residents of Cold Lake as we conduct this valuable training,” the release states.