Repost from MSF. Destination in Romania unknown to me, but they are on their way right now, so they are hopefully within radio range in a few hours taken they take the northerly route over Europe
NEWS RELEASE
Minister Nicholson Sends Off Fighter Aircraft Bound for Romania
29 April, 2014
Ottawa
The Honourable Rob Nicholson, P.C., Q.C., M.P., for Niagara Falls, Minister
of National Defence, was on hand this morning to mark the departure of
Canadian personnel and six CF-18 fighter aircraft headed for Romania.
These fighter aircraft, along with support personnel, are travelling to
Romania in order to conduct training activities in support of immediate
reassurance measures. They will join Romania and other NATO Allies currently
operating in the region as part of NATO Reassurance Measures to Central and
Eastern Europe.
Quick Facts:
-- The six CF-18 fighter aircraft come from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron
based out of 3 Wing in Bagotville, Québec and departed at approximately 9:00
a.m. this morning.
-- The CF-18 is Canada's frontline multi-role fighter, and its pilots are
trained to perform air defence, air superiority, aerospace testing, and
evaluation, training, and tactical support missions.
-- The Government of Canada is contributing to NATO reassurance measures in
order to promote security and stability in Eastern and Central Europe.
Fifteen operational planning staff have already deployed on April 22 to
augment Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe staff in Casteau.
-- The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) have been a major contributor to NATO
operations since the founding of the Alliance 65 years ago. Canada continues
to provide modern, deployable capabilities to Allied missions and
highly-trained personnel to its command structure.
Quotes:
"I am always impressed by the calibre of people serving in the Canadian
Armed Forces. Their training and readiness is second to none and their
dedication to our nation is exemplary. Through their hard work, our nation
is showing the world that Canada stands alongside our NATO Allies as we
respond to the ongoing situation in Ukraine."
-- The Honourable Rob Nicholson, PC, QC, MP for Niagara Falls and Minister
of National Defence
"I am proud to see Canada and the men and women of the Canadian Armed Forces
supporting our NATO Allies in Central and Eastern Europe. Our highly-trained
personnel will help demonstrate the strength of Allied solidarity in
response to Russian aggression."
-- The Honourable Denis Lebel, PC, MP for Roberval-Lac-Sait-Jean and
Minister of Infrastructure, Communities, and Intergovernmental Affairs
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