Tue Jun 7, 2022 – 7:37 pm EDT
OTTAWA (LifeSiteNews) – Canada’s Armed Forces (CAF) disclosed dozens of incidents in recent weeks involving Chinese fighter jets hazardously stalking Canadian surveillance planes.
According to a June 1 press release from the CAF, Chinese jets from the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) have been repeatedly “buzzing” Canadian CP-140 Aurora planes, which are taking part in a United Nations mission over international waters.
“In these interactions, PLAAF aircraft did not adhere to international air safety norms. These interactions are unprofessional and/or put the safety of our RCAF personnel at risk,” the CAF noted.
“Such interactions, which occur in international airspace during UN-sanctioned missions, are of concern and of increasing frequency. These occurrences have also been addressed through diplomatic channels.”
According to a Global News report from June 1, various sources from the CAF as well as from some in the federal government revealed that in some instances Canadian pilots were given the “middle finger” midair by Chinese pilots.
The Chinese aircraft are said to have flown as close as 20-100 feet from Canadian planes, which is close enough to make eye contact, according to military officials.
Charles Burton, who
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