Day in the Life of the RCAF: Cougar South - Preparing for Deployment of Canadian CF-18 Hornets

Prepare yourself for an adventure as we delve into the awe-inspiring realm of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) and gain an exclusive glimpse into their daily operations.
Join us for a captivating series highlighting their missions and the extraordinary individuals within the RCAF who make it all happen. In this episode, we tag along with a few of Canada's frontline fighter squadrons that deployed 12 CF-188 Hornet fighters to NAS New Orleans, Louisiana, for training, which included tactical training missions with the U.S. Air Force and the Marine Corps.
Follow along as they provide insight into this six-week training exercise, detailing the deployment process from concept to completion.
Don't miss a minute of this series! Subscribe now and embark on the journey of a lifetime!
Instagram: / skiesmag
Facebook: / skiesmag
Twitter: / skiesmag
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/discover/skies...
Linkedin: / 18353319
00:00 Intro
00:24 About Cougar South
00:48 The Focus
01:16 Aircraft and personnel operations
01:47 Flying hours
01:58 Flying with Top Aces
02:21 The purpose

[@adammckenzie6074]

I wish the public in canada and the states got along like our military units do. Canadian living in toronto my sister has a boyfriend from new york and we are way more alike than different thats for sure. Its comforting knowing we have america on our side cause we dont have the numbers in man power like them. We have the heart and gritt to keep up but man power in numbers is insane when they are trained to move like a well oiled machine. Together the two countries will never loose

[@rcaffoundation]

Great series so far! Interesting to learn more about their training down south.

[@ronlangevin1231]

I am a former pilot/owner and I luv this stuff ... as a contractor to DND I miss the commeraderie and professionalism of the team ... I was the EA to 'SWILL', the PM for the reconstruction of an orig. F-86 Snowbird (Vintage Wings) and enjoyed every minute of it ...

[@wantdatcadpat44]

I’ll fly one of these one day.

[@NBAFan18]

well the f35A Block 4s are coming in the next 2-5 years

[@itbbrian]

Wow! Amazing!

[@Genuinespaceman]

This is great!

[@awga9018]

Thank you for your service to our country

[@dalesharpy9197]

Supposedly an upgrade is coming for over 80 F-35 Joint Strike Fighters to replace the aged out CF-18 which should be sporting Collector Plates… yup it is that old. They are not even Super Hornets.

[@cherifbar]

They have to go through customs?

[@InfoTivoliFilms]

Sure do, lots of gear/people rolling through the border!

[@peterjaniceforan3080]

🇺🇸🇨🇦🫡

[@mickla409]

Politically held up by Trudeau., the F35 is very late to our acquisition purchases. A shame really. But the F18 legacy planes still have a sting, as long as they have updated communication and avionics upgrades, this dual engine design will suffice until we get our political f35s in order. :)

[@Andre-vr1ul]

Not enough blacks and women. 2/10 Zogbot pos

[@bruceketcheson4877]

Funny, when i watch an NBA game i don't hear you complaining about the same thing?

[@mickla409]

Blacks in Canada are about 2 %; so if you leave out the racist nonsense, it is a low bar. Stop the horseshit, and get the best, with the best qualifications for the job, despite your melanin count demands. MLK, a Christian pastor, was dead on with his wish. :)

[@anakinyu7459]

asians reading your comment with a straight face