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17 Wing Conducting Search And Rescue Exercises Locally

You might notice some unusual activity in the skies around the Kenora district over the next few days.

17 Wing based out of Winnipeg and 8 Wing out of Trenton will be carrying out Search and Rescue training exercises over
the next few days.

The Transport and Rescue squadrons will be joined by a Combat Support crew.

They will be doing parachute training, dropping rescue equipment and colored ribbon and practicing
all aspects or Search and Rescue operations.

You’ll also might notice a Hercules aircraft doing some pattern flying over the course of the training period.

The training exercise will begin today and continue until Monday.

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10:31 am, May 7, 2026
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