OTTAWA – The national museum dedicated to the historic study of Canadian flight has recalled six CF-18s that were being used in the fight against the Islamic State.
“We were happy to loan these pieces to the Department of Defence, as they are an important example of mid-20th Century flight and weapons technology,” said museum curator Natalie DeBeuf, “But when we heard they were being used for something other than understanding what society was like in the Mulroney years, we had no choice but to recall them.”
“It would be like using the Avro Arrow to conduct surveillance missions over modern-day Russia,” she added.
The CF-18 Hornets are considered priceless artifacts due to their historical significance, efficient engineering, and kitschy design reflective of their era, not unlike the VW Bug or a lime green 8-track player.
Prime Minister Trudeau offered his apologies to the museum.
“Clearly, when the the previous government authorized the bombing campaign they violated their promise that the jets would be kept in a cool, dark room, and that no one be allowed to touch them. On behalf of the new, better government, I truly apologize.”
Trudeau went on to add that he was also sorry that in 2004 the government had stolen WWI-era bayonets from the War Museum to give to soldiers leaving for Afghanistan.
