Air Force fighter jet to conduct flyby at Blue Bombers game

Winnipeg Blue Bombers helmets on the sideline during practice in Hamilton, Ont., Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nick Iwanyshyn

The Royal Canadian Air Force is currently scheduled to conduct a flypast over a Winnipeg Blue Bombers game this week.

A CF-18 Hornet fighter jet from 409 Squadron in Cold Lake, Alta., will conduct a flyby between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. over Princess Auto Stadium.

Thursday’s game between the Blue Bombers and the Ottawa Redblacks also serves as Canadian Armed Forces Appreciation Night.

According to the Canadian Armed Forces, the jet will fly no more than 500 feet above the highest obstacle on the route. The flyby is dependent on weather and flying conditions.