CF-18 Demonstration Team

The team flew the McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet fighter aircraft at airshows internationally to showcase air combat manoeuvring.

[2] The team consisted of a demonstration pilot, three safety pilots, eight technicians (two teams of four, each servicing demonstrations on either the east or west sides of the country), a public affairs officer.

[3] The livery design of the team changed every year to highlight new military milestones or ideas.

[3] The team's 2024 demonstration pilot was Captain Caleb "Tango" Robert.

[4] On November 22nd, 2024, the RCAF stated that the CF-18 Demonstration Team would not be making a return in the following years due to the new air modernization initiative, instead choosing to fly regular CF-18 aircraft at certain airshows in Canada.

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A Canadian McDonnell Douglas CF-18 Hornet in "special markings" used by the 2014 CF-18 Demonstration Team. [ 1 ]