| Added by |
 Alain Martineau
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| General Description : | Icelandic Air Policing is a NATO operation conducted to patrol Iceland's airspace. As Iceland does not have an air force, in 2006 it requested that its NATO allies periodically deploy fighter aircraft to Keflavik Air Base to provide protection of its airspace. The first deployment of aircraft took place in May 2008. Operation Ignition 2013 to help protect Iceland’s airspace. A Royal Canadian Air Force detachment of six CF-18 Hornet jet fighters will patrol Iceland’s airspace from Keflavik Air Base during Operation Ignition in March and April 2013. Operation Ignition is Canada’s periodic contribution to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – Airborne Surveillance and Interception Capabilities to Meet Iceland's Peacetime Preparedness mission. “As a leading member of NATO and a close partner with Iceland, Canada is committed to doing its part to help protect the integrity of NATO’s airspace. |
| Front Description : | Both Canadian and iceland flags over a CC-150 Polaris, Airbus refuelling a CF-18 Hornet |
| Back Description : | Part of the Canadian Forces Emblem with the Iceland NATO and Canadian flags |
| Diameter | 45.00 mm |
| Material | -I do not know- |
| Catalog prices | No catalog prices set yet |
