Edmonton skies to see military helicopters next week

Edmonton skies to see military helicopters next week

Residents in the Edmonton area may notice some noise from above next week when combat helicopters for the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) travel to a training mission.

RCAF helicopters depart Edmonton Monday en route to Alaska training mission

Six CH-146 Griffon helicopters will depart Edmonton on Monday en route to a training exercise in Fort Wainwright, Alaska.

Eyes to the sky: Military helicopter formation flying Edmonton to Alaska

If you happen to see a group of CH-146 Griffon helicopters in Peace Country skies from Jan. 26-28, it’s likely a group from 408 Tactical Helicopter Squadron heading from Edmonton to Alaska.

Keep an eye out: Chance to see group of combat helicopters flying to Alaska for training event – Energeticcity.ca

Six CH-146 Griffon helicopters may transit over the Peace region next week. (Royal Canadian Air Force) FORT ST. JOHN, B.C. — Peace communities may get the opportunity to see a group of military helicopters travelling overhead as part of a multinational combat training event.  The Royal Canadian Air Force shared a public service announcement on January 22nd to spread awareness about the upcoming transit of the CH-146 Griffon helicopters between J…