Exercise Maple Flag 2013 - Canadian Forces, Belgian Armed Forces, Bundeswehr and Colombian Forces

Clips from Canadian Forces Combat Camera.

MAPLE FLAG is an advanced aerial combat training exercise hosted at CFB Cold Lake, Alberta.

Established in 1978, MAPLE FLAG is one of the largest of such exercises in the world, as it makes use of the extensive Cold Lake Air Weapons Range (CLAWR) which is co-existent with CFB Cold Lake. The exercise itself currently occurs annually over a four-week period, which is split into 2 two-week "phases." MAPLE FLAG provides realistic training for pilots from the Royal Canadian Air Force, as well as select allied air forces from around the world. The number of personnel at CFB Cold Lake effectively doubles while the exercise is being conducted, with approximately 5,000 pilots and support crews participating. - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maple_Flag

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