COLD LAKE, ALBERTA--(Marketwired - April 5, 2016) - National Defence
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) is proud to unveil today the CF-18 Demonstration Jet for its 2016 season.
The unveiling ceremony took place at 4 Wing Cold, Alberta, where the jet was painted over the past few weeks and was attended by the Wing Commander, officials from the City of Cold Lake and the Town of Bonnyville, and Capt Ryan Kean who will have the honour to fly the jet. It provided all in attendance a chance to see for the first time the CF-18 Demo Jet design commemorating this year's theme, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan.
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"I am honored to be representing the Royal Canadian Air Force during this year's airshow season. I hope to be a source of inspiration to our young Canadians the same way I was inspired myself as a young child. I am looking forward to sharing with them my passion for aviation, hoping to motivate them to reach for their dreams as I did when I decided to become a fighter pilot. This year's theme also fits well with the Demonstration team outreach mission as it ties together a pivotal moment in our Air Force's history and its long standing relationship with our communities across Canada."
Captain Ryan Kean, Pilot, 2016 CF-18 Demonstration Team
"It is always a privilege for 4 Wing to be entrusted with the responsibility to design and prepare the Demonstration CF-18 which allows the Royal Canadian Air Force to connect with thousands of Canadians and present them with proud moments of our heritage. This year again, Mr. Jim Belliveau has demonstrated incredible talent in capturing an idea as complex as the British Commonwealth Air Training Program. Mr Belliveau and our technicians outdid themselves bringing to life Jim's idea. This jet will be for all to enjoy because of the hard work and commitment of our 4 Wing members."
Colonel Eric Kenny, Commander, 4 Wing Cold Lake
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The British Commonwealth Air Training Plan
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