Maple Flag

Illustration of a red maple leaf with a white 7 on it on a white circular background with a blue outer edge with white text

Established in 1978, Maple Flag is an advanced aerial combat training exercise hosted at the Canadian Forces Base, Cold Lake, in Alberta, Canada. The Royal Canadian Air Force hosts the training exercise annually over a four-week period, splitting the training into 2 two-week phases. Maple Flag provides realistic training for Canadian pilots as well as other allied air forces around the world. Training includes fighter and bomber skills, aerial refueling, transport, and air defense.