Supplied by Canadian Forces Base Trenton Public Affairs…

8 WING/CFB TRENTON, ONT. – 424 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron out of 8 Wing Trenton will conduct a Search and Rescue (SAR) exercise called TIGEREX 2016 in the Sault-Ste. Marie, Ont. area from May 9 to 13, 2016.

Residents of the surrounding areas can expect to see increased RCAF aircraft activity during this period.

The purpose of this exercise is to provide realistic training opportunities for our SAR personnel in order to maintain their skills and expertise through the enactment of simulated incidents and complex rescue scenarios.

During the course of the exercise, members of the public may see SAR Technicians parachuting under orange canopies from CC-130H Hercules aircraft, as well as CH-146 Griffon helicopter crews conducting hoist operations. Residents are advised that these activities are part of carefully controlled training scenarios, and unless otherwise stated, do not constitute a response to an actual emergency.

This exercise is being conducted under all applicable Canadian Armed Forces training regulations to protect both the public and CAF members. The Squadron’s ability to respond to actual SAR missions will not be impacted by the training underway in the area.