Published Aug 28, 20251 minute readA CH-149 Cormorant helicopter from 14 Wing Greenwood will take part in a demonstration Friday, Aug. 29, in Digby. Photo by Sailor 1st Class Jeremy Morris /Department of National DefenceArticle contentA CH-149 Cormorant helicopter will conduct a search and rescue demonstration as part of the Wharf Rat Rally in Digby Friday, Aug. 29.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe 413 Transport and Rescue Squadron from 14 Wing Greenwood will conduct water hoisting in the Annapolis Basin from the helicopter around 2 p.m.Article contentArticle contentAs the primary air search and rescue unit on Canada’s East Coast, 413 Squadron crews cover an area extending from the south of Nova Scotia, north to Iqaluit on Baffin Island as far west as Quebec City and east to the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Search and rescue missions are in response to distress calls and are often life-saving, said a public service announcement.Article content“In order to ensure success, training for these missions is essential for maintaining the skills of air crews so they are ready to safely execute their missions alongside (search and rescue) partners.”Article contentRoyal Canadian Air Force fly pasts and demonstrations are carefully planned and closely controlled to ensure public safety at all times.Article contentAircraft participation is subject to weather and operational requirements.Article contentArticle content
CH-149 Cormorant helicopter to conduct demonstration in Digby Aug. 29
