What the H** was that!!!

I was working at my computer shortly after noon today when I heard the rumble of jet engines. They sounded very low and very close as they approached from the south east. When I stepped out onto the balcony of my 16th floor apartment, the source of the rumble was evident. There, flying at what appeared to be only a few meters away, was one large passenger sized jet being escorted wing-tip-to-wing-tip by two intiminatingly close fighter jets. It looked very much like a Snowbirds flying configuration, but these were not Snowbirds. The planes were in sight for perhaps 20 seconds as they raced by in formation - a manoeuver in which the two fighter jets appeared to steer the big fellow towards the north, away from the Parliament buildings. Parliament is easily within sight from my balcony, a mere 5 minute drive or a half hour walk from my home.

In light of past events and constant media hype it certainly got the heart pounding. Attempts to find any word of the happening on the news or web have so far failed. Perhaps there will be word later today.

What a great photo opportunity missed. My camera was not at the ready - besides, by the time I saw what was happening, the moment had passed.