Minister of National Defence flies with the Snowbirds

15 WING MOOSE JAW – The Minister of National Defence, Bill Graham, took to the skies this week flying with Canada’s aerial ambassadors, the Snowbirds.

The Minister went on a familiarization flight with Major Chris Hope, Snowbird 5, in the CT-114 Tutor.

The Minister’s flight with the Snowbirds was part of a two-day visit to 15 Wing Moose Jaw, where he visited with student pilots, the NATO Flying Training in Canada facility and the Military Family Resource Centre. The Minister has toured several Air Force Wings since taking over the Defence portfolio. His most recent visit was to 4 Wing Cold Lake for Exercise MAPLE FLAG.

The Canadian Forces are currently recruiting pilots. For more information, visit our pilot recruiting information page.

By Holly Bridges