Presence of an Imposing Military Helicopter in the Quebec City Sky


VALCARTIER, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - April 26, 2016) - Residents of Québec, and more specifically citizens and people passing near the Citadelle of Québec may notice the presence of a low-level imposing military helicopter on Wednesday, April 27, 2016. A tandem rotor Chinook, originating from 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron base in Petawawa (Ont.), should then make round trips between the Valcartier Base and the Citadelle during the day.

Note that these flights may be canceled without prior notice under adverse weather conditions.

Related links

- 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron: www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/1-wing/450-squadron.page

- CH147F Chinook: www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/aircraft-current/ch-147f.page

Contact Information:

Second Lieutenant Dominique Tremblay
Assistant Public Affairs Officer
5 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group
418-844-5000, ext. 4688
affairespubliques.valcartier@forces.gc.ca