Exercise Participants
Most Canadian tactical combat aircrew have participated in MAPLE FLAG over the years, initially flying the CF-104 Starfighter, CF-101 Voodoo and CF-116 Freedom Fighter, followed by the CF-18 Hornet. Other supporting aircraft have included the CT-133 T-bird, CT-114 Tutor, CC-130 Hercules, CP-140 Aurora, CH-146 Griffon, CT-155 Hawk, CT-156 Harvard II, CC-150 Polaris and the CC-137 Husky.
Allied air forces from many NATO countries have been involved in years past, with numerous aircraft types. Examples include:
- German Luftwaffe: F-4F Phantom II, C-160D Transall, MiG-29G, Panavia Tornado
- Royal Air Force: Harrier II, SEPECAT Jaguar, C-130, Panavia Tornado, Sentry AEW.1
- USAF/USN/USMC- F-16C/D Falcon, F-15 Eagle, F-15E Strike Eagle, A-10 Thunderbolt, EA-6B Prowler, B-1B Lancer, KC-135 Stratotanker, KC-10 Extender, C-5 Galaxy, C-141 Starlifter, C-17 Globemaster III, F/A-18E Super Hornet, F/A-18A/B/C/D Hornets
- Royal Netherlands Air Force: F-16AMLU Falcon
- French Armée de l'Air: C-160R, Mirage 2000-N, Mirage 2000-D, Mirage 2000-5, Mirage F1CT, Boeing E-3 SentryF
- Royal Norwegian Air Force- F-16 Falcon
- Belgian Air Force- F-16MLU
Non-NATO nations include:
- Israeli Air Force: F-16C/D
- Royal New Zealand Air Force: C-130H Hercules
- Swedish Air Force- C-130H Hercules
- Republic of Singapore Air Force: KC-135R Stratotanker, F-16 Falcon
- Brazilian Air Force - C-130H Hercules
Many officers and personnel from other nations have been invited as guests of the Canadian Forces to observe MAPLE FLAG operations. Several private sector organizations have also participated in MAPLE FLAG, providing fictional opposition Redland forces.
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