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Jet engines echo over Barrie as RCAF pilots take to the skies

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The unmistakable roar of two jet engines caught the attention of residents in Barrie on Wednesday.

According to a Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) official, the two CF-18 Hornets made several passes over the city around the noon hour as part of a routine flying exercise.

Two Royal Canadian Air Force CF-18 Hornets flew over Barrie, Ont., on Wed., Oct. 9, 2024. (Courtesy: Dallis Nimmo)

The powerful jets were flying out of 8 Wing Trenton, Ont. and were also spotted over the City of Toronto.

A Canadian Royal Air Force CF-18 Hornet is pictured. (Source: CRAF/Facebook)

The CF-18 Hornet is a versatile fighter jet used by the RCAF that was first introduced in 1982. It is recognized for its agility, speed, and advanced technology.

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