All-women flight squad takes to Sask. skies to mark International Women’s Day | CBC News

Friends, family and members of the Canadian Air Forces gathered at 15 Wing in Moose Jaw to celebrate International Women’s Day on Friday. 

To commemorate the event, three female Royal Canadian Air Force pilots conducted a flyby honouring the legacy of women within the Canadian air force. 

Maj. Amanda Maki said it was her first time leading a flight team entirely of women. 

“That felt amazing to be able to take my team, the instructors with me, the students with me, and have really created a great sense of team and accomplishment and that we, as women, we contribute meaningfully to the Canadian Air Forces,” Maki said. 

Maki has been a part of the air force for over 22 years. She said the all-women flyby team was a dream.

She said that in her time within the military she has seen a desire to improve and move forward in a positive way. 

“I think today shows that, and I hope our flyby shows that, that we are moving forward with a good team mindset,” she said. 

“I think my message would be don’t be scared to chase your dream. And just because there aren’t a lot of women doing it doesn’t mean that women can’t do it and you are absolutely capable of doing it,” Maki said.