Visiting jets to be moved by road

Planning is still underway for the relocation of the Royal Canadian Air Force CT-155 Hawk aircraft parked at Collingwood Regional Airport, located in Clearview Township.

“After reaching the end of their service lives, the CT-155 Hawks were recently retired as RCAF jet pilot trainers and will now find a new home and new life as maintenance trainers at the Canadian Forces School of Aerospace Technology and Engineering in 16 Wing Borden, where the Air Force’s new generation of aircraft technicians learn their trades,” said Major Trevor Reid, with 2 Canadian Air Division Public Affairs. Late last month, the planes were flown from 4 Wing Cold Lake, Alberta, 15 Wing Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and onto Collingwood.

Reid said, because the runway at Borden’s aerodrome is not suitable for landing jet aircraft like the CT-155 Hawk, the planes will be moved by roadway.

The logistics for the move are still in the planning stages, including the dates and routes that are to be used.

Reid plans to issue a public service announcement to the local area that will alert people as to when the planes will be towed so motorists are aware.