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CF-18 Hornet fighter jets take to local skies

Wylie Henderson
By Wylie Henderson

Aviation enthusiasts around the Comox Valley, Campbell River and North Island may want to keep their eyes on the sky over the next few days.

CF-18 Hornet fighter jets from 4 Wing Cold Lake are conducting training around Comox and other parts of Vancouver Island through Sept. 21.

The aircraft are operating out of 19 Wing Comox while conducting simulated close-air-support missions near Comox, northwest of Campbell River and over the mainland near Mount Waddington.

Capt. B.W. Little of 19 Wing Comox said the jets will also conduct low-level training near Kingcome, Knight and Bute inlets.

Residents in those areas may see or hear the CF-18s during the training.

Wylie Henderson
Wylie Henderson
Wylie is news director for Vancouver Island, bringing more than a decade of broadcast experience to the role. A Vancouver native, he moved to the Island in 2025 with his wife and stepdaughter after a long run on the airwaves in the Kootenays. He is committed to delivering timely, reliable and community-focused news to listeners across the region. A lifelong Vancouver Canucks and B.C. Lions fan, Wylie is just as comfortable breaking down a game as he is breaking down a news story. Away from the newsroom, he can often be found on the golf course, cycling or lacing up his skates for a game of hockey. For Wylie, keeping listeners informed about what matters locally is more than a job, it’s a passion.

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