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Excercise MAPLE FLAG Open House on Saturday

4 Wing Cold Lake is holding an Open House for Exercise MAPLE FLAG on Saturday, featuring many of the planes taking part in the training.

Held at the Medley Terminal from 11 to 4, the public will get to see fighter jets, helicopters and more up close and meet some of the crew members who fly them. Admission is free, but there will be souvenirs such as coins, patches and posters for sale. Make sure to bring cash if you plan on buying anything.

MAPLE FLAG is an ongoing training exercise held every year by the Royal Canadian Air Force in Cold Lake. This year includes international participants as well from the American, French and Singaporean militaries.

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