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CF-188 Hornet aircraft to fly over Shell Place tonight

Last Updated Aug 16, 2018 at 10:13 am MDT

A pilot positions a CF-18 Hornet at the CFB Cold Lake, in Cold Lake, Alberta on Tuesday, October 21, 2014. Royal Canadian Air Force commander Lt.-Gen. Mike Hood is pushing back against critics who say the Liberal government is taking too long to launch a competition for new fighter jets. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

As a part of the 2018 Baseball Canada 18U National Championship opening ceremonies on Aug. 16, a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) CF-188 Hornet aircraft will fly above Shell Place.

The aircraft will fly over around 6:10 p.m. after the national anthem.

It will fly no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle during its flyby, then will resume higher flight to return to Cold Lake.

Flybys by RCAF aircraft are carefully planned and closely controlled for public safety.

For details on aircraft or the Royal Canadian Air Force please visit the Air Force website at www.canada.ca/air-force.