RCAF aircraft to soar over Esquimalt on Friday

A CP-140 Aurora aircraft is seen in an image provided by the Royal Canadian Air Force. (Credit: Mike Kaehler)

A Royal Canadian Air Force flyover will mark the change of command for Canadian Fleet Pacific at CFB Esquimalt on Friday.

The ceremonial flypast is scheduled for about 11:25 a.m. during the parade.

A CP-140 Aurora from 407 Squadron based in Comox will take part in the flyover alongside a CH-148 Cyclone helicopter from 443 Squadron Patricia Bay.

The aircrafts are expected to pass over the base at no lower than 500 feet above the highest obstacle along their route.

The flight will be conducted under standard safety procedures and is subject to weather and operational requirements.

People in the Greater Victoria area may see and hear the aircraft during the brief ceremony window.