This is why Griffon helicopters will be flying over Carp and Shirley’s Bay area today

A Canadian CH-146 Griffon helicopter is shown in this Nov. 22, 2016, image. (Christopher Katsarov/THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Three CH-146 Griffon helicopters will be flying over Ottawa’s west end today as part of a military training exercise.

The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command will be conducting training in the Shirley’s Bay and Carp areas from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The Canadian Armed Forces says residents may see and hear the Griffon helicopters flying in formation from the Connaught Range Primary Training Centre to refuel at the Carp Airport “multiple times” this afternoon and this evening.

“Thanks to the ongoing support of residents and community members, Canadian Special Operations Forces Command personnel benefit from conducting realistic and challenging training in unfamiliar environments, which prepares them to serve the national interest wherever they operate,” the Armed Forces said in a statement.

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