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Friday, September 10, 2010

F-35 Lightning II Basing Announced


Bagotville
Cold Lake

While visiting 3 Wing Bagotville, Quebec, the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, announced today that sixty-five F-35 Lightning II fighter jets will be based at Canadian Forces Base Bagotville and Canadian Forces Base Cold Lake.

"The acquisition of sixty-five F-35 Lightning II aircraft is the realization of our Government's key commitment under the Canada First Defence Strategy to acquire a fifth generation fighter aircraft," said Minister MacKay.

"I'm pleased to announce 3 Wing Bagotville in Quebec and 4 Wing Cold Lake in Alberta will equally serve as operating bases for Canada's new fighter jets. This provides continued and significant economic opportunities for these two communities."

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