CH-148 Cyclone Progress

[Baz]

For those interested and in the Halifax area, the MH Memorial service is tomorrow. It marks 6 years since the loss of Stalker 22. Details, from the Shearwater Aviation Museum Facebook are:
For those of our community wishing to attend the MH Memorial service on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 in Shearwater, please find helpful information on the event below:
Location: St. Michael’s Chapel
Timings:
Wednesday, 29 April 2026:
1305 hours Stadacona Band to play music for 20 minutes;
1315 hours Spectators to be seated St. Michael’s;
1325 hours Wing Commander (W Comd) and Wing Chief Warrant Officer (W CWO) arrive;
1330 hours Commencement of Ceremony;
1350 hours Transition to air park, with piper support;
1405 hours Padre delivers benediction, with bugler support
1415 hours End of ceremony;
1420 hours Transition to Shearwater Aviation Museum, with piper support; and
1440 hours Commencement of the reception.

 

[BdaDug]

Interesting to contemplate the potential implications of combining certain RCAF and CCG rotocraft requirements to increase fleet size, support resources, etc. Wikipedia suggests the CG has seven medium-lift helicopters (Bell412EPI) (Bell 412EPI). I have no idea how many they might actually "need" - maybe a few more for their new OPS and icebreakers? Probably not enough to make a major impact on the procurement decision-making, but one never knows.

Regardless, you've got to love a Canadian-made engine!