CRUZEX FLIGHT 2018

CRUZEX 2018

RCAF technicians from 436 Transport Squadron prepare two CC-130J Hercules for the first flight of the day at Natal Air Base, Brazil during CRUZEX 2018 on 20 November 2018. The key South American exercise brings together militaries from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training. Photo: AB Paul Green, 8 Wing Imaging

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Sergeant Alex Bissonette, a jump master from the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre (right) speaks to 1st Lieutenant Yuri Tavares of the Brazilian Army (far left) about static line parachute procedures prior to embarking on a training jump on a Brazilian Air Force C-130 Hercules on 20 November 2018 in Natal, Brazil. Sgt Bissonette is taking part in CRUZEX, a key Latin American training event hosted by Brazil. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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A member of the Brazilian Army stands by the paratroop door of a Brazilian Air Force C-130 Hercules prior to a jump near Natal, Brazil during CRUZEX 2018 on 21 November 2018. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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A 436 Transport Squadron CC-130J Hercules returns to Natal Air Base, Brazil, after a training flight during CRUZEX 2018 on 20 November 2018. The RCAF joins its allies and partners, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, France, the United States and Uruguay, as they exercise tactical transport missions in conflict and humanitarian relief scenarios in a combined environment, while exchanging information on doctrine. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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Cpl Ehman of 436 Transport Squadron places protective plugs into the engine of a CC-130J Hercules after a training flight near Natal, Brazil on 22 November 2018 during CRUZEX. The RCAF joins its allies and partners, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, France, the United States and Uruguay, as they exercise tactical transport missions in conflict and humanitarian relief scenarios in a combined environment, while exchanging information on doctrine. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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Sergeant Jason Arsenault, an RCAF CC-130J loadmaster with 426 (Transport) Training Squadron releases an air-droppable container over a training area near Natal, Brazil during CRUZEX 2018 on 21 November 2018. The key South American exercise brings together militaries from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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Technicians from 436 Transport Squadron watch as two CC-130J Hercules start engines prior to takeoff during the morning training flight on CRUZEX 2018 in Natal, Brazil on 22 November 2018. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

An RCAF CC-130J Hercules trails a lead Hercules over Natal, Brazil during CRUZEX on 23 November 2018. The RCAF will join its allies and partners, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, France, the United States and Uruguay, as they exercise tactical transport missions in conflict and humanitarian relief scenarios in a combined environment, while exchanging information on doctrine.

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Two members of the Brazilian Air Force and a member of the RCAF (right) watch as an RCAF CC-130J Hercules from 436 Transport Squadron flies behind a lead Hercules over a training area near Natal, Brazil during CRUZEX 2018 on 23 November 2018. The RCAF joins its allies and partners, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, France, the United States and Uruguay, as they exercise tactical transport missions in conflict and humanitarian relief scenarios in a combined environment, while exchanging information on doctrine. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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An RCAF CC-130J Hercules from 436 Transport Squadron flies over a wind farm near Natal, Brazil during CRUZEX 2018 on 23 November 2018. The RCAF joins its allies and partners, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, France, the United States and Uruguay, as they exercise tactical transport missions in conflict and humanitarian relief scenarios in a combined environment, while exchanging information on doctrine. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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RCAF CC-130J Hercules aircraft and a Brazilian Air Force C-295 transport plane taxi back to Natal Air Base, Brazil, following training flights during CRUZEX 2018 on 24 November 2018.

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A CC-130J Hercules from 436 Transport Squadron flies near Natal, Brazil during a training flight on CRUZEX 2018 on November 23, 2018. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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An RCAF CC-130J Hercules from 436 Transport Squadron flies near Natal, Brazil during a training flight on CRUZEX 2018 on November 27, 2018. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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An RCAF CC-130J Hercules from 436 Transport Squadron flies near Natal, Brazil during a CRUZEX 2018 training flight on 27 November 2018. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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Captain Kate Haddon (right), a Logistics Officer from 8 Wing Trenton, receives some explanations on routes and mission from pilot Capt Samantha Behm prior to a tactical air transport flight on a 436 Squadron CC-130J near Natal, Brazil on 27 November 2018 during CRUZEX 2018. Captain Haddon is responsible for logistical support requirements for the Royal Canadian Air Force Air Task Force taking part in CRUZEX 2018. The RCAF joins its allies and partners, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, France, the United States and Uruguay, as they exercise tactical transport missions in conflict and humanitarian relief scenarios in a combined environment, while exchanging information on doctrine. Captain Haddon, from Toronto, has been in the RCAF since 2008. Specializing in human resources and finance, she enables efficient operations at home and abroad through the provision of accounting and pay services for RCAF squadrons and personnel. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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Two Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J Hercules from 436 Transport Squadron arrive in Natal, Brazil, for CRUZEX FLIGHT 18, November 18, 2018. The key South American exercise brings together air forces from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training. Photo: AB Paul Green, 8 Wing Imaging © 2018 DND-MDN Canada

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436 Squadron members arrive in Brazil to participate in a key Latin American multinational exercise, Ex CRUZEX FLIGHT 18, led by the Brazilian Air Force (BAF) on November 18th, 2018 in Natal, Brazil. Photo By: Able Seaman Paul Green, 8 Wing Imaging © 2018 DND-MDN Canada

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Corporal Christopher Schriver, a loadmaster with 436 Transport Squadron manually lowers the ramp of a CC-130J Hercules in order to unload baggage at the start of CRUZEX FLIGHT 2018 on 18 November 2018, in Natal, Brazil. The key South American exercise brings together air forces from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training. Photo By: Able Seaman Paul Green, 8 Wing Imaging © 2018 DND-MDN Canada

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Corporal Joshua Saumure applies sealant to de-icing boots on the prop blades of an RCAF CC-130J Hercules in Natal, Brazil on 21 November 2018. Members of the RCAF are taking part in the key South American exercise that brings together militaries from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training. Photo: AB Paul Green

Corporal Benson Scarcello, stands ready to pass tools to Cpl Joshua Saumure as he checks the seals on the de-icing boots on the prop blades of an RCAF CC-130J Hercules in Natal, Brazil on 21 November 2018. Members of the RCAF are taking part in the key South American exercise that brings together militaries from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training.

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Sergeant Alex Bossinotte, a jumpmaster from the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre based at CFB Trenton, gives instructions to Brazilian Army paratroopers prior to exiting a Brazilian Air Force C-130 Hercules near Natal, Brazil during CRUZEX 2018 on 20 November 2018. The key South American exercise brings together air forces from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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Prior to a parachute jump with Brazilian Army airborne forces, Sergeant Alex Bossinotte (right), a jumpmaster from the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre based at CFB Trenton, discusses procedures with 1st Lieutenant Yuri Tavares of the Brazilian Army Parachutist Instruction Center at Natal Air Base during CRUZEX 2018, 20 November 2018. The key South American exercise brings together militaries from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training.

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Sergeant Samuel Hewton, a member of the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre departs the ramp of a Brazilian C-295 transport aircraft during a free-fall jump during CRUZEX 2018 near Natal Brazil on 20 November 2018. The key South American exercise brings together militaries from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs

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Onboard a Brazilian Air Force C-130, Sergeant Alex Bossinotte (left), a jumpmaster from the Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre based at CFB Trenton, and 1st Lieutenant Yuri Tavares (right) of the Brazilian Army Parachutist Instruction Center take part in an airborne exercise during CRUZEX 2018 on 20 November 2018. The key South American exercise brings together militaries from eight allied and partner nations to conduct a wide range of training. Photo: 8 Wing Public Affairs