RCAF CF-188 Hornet in dark skies – Cobra Warrior 2025

A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet approaches RAF Waddington under shifting cloud cover during Exercise Cobra Warrior 2025. Captured in September 2025, this photograph highlights the sleek lines of Canada’s Hornet as it emerges against a dramatic sky, symbolising the readiness and adaptability of NATO’s allied air forces in complex conditions.