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Canada sends six CF-18 aircraft for patrolling operations in Eastern Europe

Bucharest, Romania - The fighters will perform "Training activities in support of NATO reassurance measures", Defense Minister Rob Nicholson declared

Canada sent six CF-18 aircraft to Romania to take part in NATO's patrolling operations over Eastern Europe, which have been increased during the past weeks because of the growing tension in the area because of Russia's annexation of Crimea. The fighters, which departed from Quebec's Bagotvile base, will perform "Training activities in support of [NATO] reassurance measures", Defence Minister Rob...

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Rome, Italy, 04/30/2014 13:37
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