21 Oct 2014
The Hornets will transit through 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec, before flying to Kuwait to participate in Operation Impact.
Canadian contribution to coalition operations against ISIL includes:
Six CF-188 Hornet fighter aircraft
One CC-150T Polaris air-to-air refueller to support coalition air operations
Two CP-140M Aurora long-range patrol 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 who are already working with American forces in an advisory and assistance role by providing strategic and tactical advice to Iraqi security forces
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