Visit to 4 Wing Cold Lake

The Governor General inspected the guard of honour, which was comprised of 50 Canadian Armed Forces members from 4 Wing Cold Lake.

His Excellency looked into the cockpit of a CT-155 Hawk, a trainer aircraft.

The Governor General then toured the 409 Tactical Fighter Squadron's hangar and viewed various static displays. He first met with Canadian Armed Forces members of the 419 Training Squadron and viewed the CT-155 Hawk static display. He then proceeded to the 410 Training Squadron display and met with students and viewed the CF-188 Hornet.

The Art Smith Aviation Academy was launched as a not-for-profit private school that focuses on the specialized needs of military dependants while supporting students of the area surrounding 4 Wing Cold Lake.

He then participated in a question-and-answer period with the students.

At the Art Smith Aviation Academy, His Excellency addressed students on his role as governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada.

The Governor General also toured the proposed daycare facility site.

Upon his arrival at the 4 Wing Cold Lake’s Aerospace Engineering Test Establishment, the Governor General was officially welcomed by Lieutenant-Colonel Christopher Zimmer, Acting Wing Commander of 4 Wing Cold Lake.

His Excellency then toured the establishment, viewed the equipment in the crew systems laboratory, and met with personnel.

At the end of his visit, the Governor General viewed the CH-146 Griffon helicopter (search and rescue variant) display and met with crew members.

417 Combat Support Squadron is comprised of three CH-146 Griffon helicopters. Its roles are search and rescue, medevacs, and Cold Lake Air Weapons Range maintenance support.