RCAF pilot speaks on RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 experience, interoperability

Royal Canadian Air Force Capt. Daegan Banga, a CF-188 Hornet pilot assigned to the 409th Tactical Fighter Squadron, talks about his unit's involvement in RED FLAG-Alaska 26-2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 4, 2026. RF-A 26-2 began May 28, and has brought in approximately 2,100 service members from the U.S. and partner nations for realistic air combat training at Eielson AFB and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. (U.S. Air Force video by Tech. Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin)