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The world-famous Snowbirds flying over the region as part of Operation Inspiration.
They were joined by a CF-18 in a rare guest appearance.
The formation flew past the region’s hospitals, saying thanks to front-line health care workers for their efforts during the pandemic.
Snowbirds- 11-Ct-114 Tudors starting up the engines
Boundary Bay Air Demonstration
British Columbia
Canada
The Snowbirds, officially known as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron are the military aerobatics or air show flight demonstration team of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The team is based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The Snowbirds' official purpose is to "demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel". The Snowbirds are the first Canadian air demonstration team to be designated as a squadron.
The show team flies 11 CT-114 Tutors—nine for aerobatic performances, including two solo aircraft, and two as spares, flown by the team coordinators. Approximately 80 Canadian Forces personnel work with the squadron full-time; 24 personnel are in the show team that travels during the show season. The Snowbirds are the only major military aerobatics team that operates without a support aircraft.
The Snowbirds continue the flying demonstration tradition of previous Canadian air force aerobatic teams, which include the Siskins, the Blue Devils, the Golden Hawks, and the Golden Centennaires.
Number 431 Squadron formed on 11 November 1942, at RAF Burn (in North Yorkshire), flying Wellington B.X medium bombers with No. 4 Group RAF Bomber Command. The squadron moved to RAF Tholthorpe in mid-1943 as part of the move to bring all RCAF squadrons into one operational group – No. 6 Group RCAF – and converted to Halifax B.V four-engined heavy bombers. In December 1943 the squadron moved to RAF Croft where it was re-equipped with Halifax IIIs and later, Lancaster B.X aircraft. The squadron moved to RCAF Station Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after the war, disbanding there on 5 September 1945.
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Every spring we are treated to the arrival of our fabulous Canadian Forces 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the SNOWBIRDS are Canada's military aerobatics or air show flight demonstration team whose purpose is to demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel . . . for two weeks they practice maneuvers before taking the "show on the road" . . . which means we are treated to these practice runs!! Spring is definitely in the air!
CF Snowbirds
Royal Canadian Air Force
Canadair CT-114 Tutor
Canadian International Air Show
Toronto, Ontario
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Canadian Forces Snowbirds launch cross-Canada tour
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will cross the country to salute Canadians doing their part to fight the spread of COVID-19. This unique mission is being aptly dubbed Operation Inspiration.
The team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, will fly over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia this weekend and working west throughout the week. The team will release anticipated locations, routes, and times on their social media platforms each day. Flyovers will occur at an elevation no lower than 500 feet above all obstacles.
“Every year, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds travel the country putting smiles on the faces of Canadians,” said Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, Commander Royal Canadian Air Force. “While Canadians may not be able to gather at air shows for now, we’re honoured to bring the Snowbirds team to Canadians and to pay special tribute to them.”
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds paused operations on March 20, 2020, to preserve the team’s health. The members have been at home physically distancing since that time. The team will spend two days at their home base of 15 Wing Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan flying refresher and proficiency training missions, which is standard Royal Canadian Air Force practice after an extended pause from flying operations, before starting their cross-Canada tour, during which they will be practising recommended hand-washing and wearing recommended personal protective equipment while travelling. Team members will also be minimizing any interactions with people outside of the team.
“We’ve been asked to do what we do best… inspire Canadians,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Mike French, Commanding Officer, Canadian Forces Snowbirds. “Through Operation INSPIRATION, we not only want to salute the front-line health-care workers, first responders, and essential workers, but also all Canadians doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. We want Canadians to know we’re in this with you.”
We encourage Canadians to observe the flyovers from the safety of their home and refrain from travelling to see the flyovers. Please maintain physical distancing practices that are keeping us all safe. Source: www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/article-template-standard.pa...
‘We’ll Meet Again’ has become one of the world’s best-loved wartime tunes – but what are the words and what’s the story behind them?
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Canadian Forces Snowbirds launch cross-Canada tour
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will cross the country to salute Canadians doing their part to fight the spread of COVID-19. This unique mission is being aptly dubbed Operation Inspiration.
The team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, will fly over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia this weekend and working west throughout the week. The team will release anticipated locations, routes, and times on their social media platforms each day. Flyovers will occur at an elevation no lower than 500 feet above all obstacles.
“Every year, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds travel the country putting smiles on the faces of Canadians,” said Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, Commander Royal Canadian Air Force. “While Canadians may not be able to gather at air shows for now, we’re honoured to bring the Snowbirds team to Canadians and to pay special tribute to them.”
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds paused operations on March 20, 2020, to preserve the team’s health. The members have been at home physically distancing since that time. The team will spend two days at their home base of 15 Wing Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan flying refresher and proficiency training missions, which is standard Royal Canadian Air Force practice after an extended pause from flying operations, before starting their cross-Canada tour, during which they will be practising recommended hand-washing and wearing recommended personal protective equipment while travelling. Team members will also be minimizing any interactions with people outside of the team.
“We’ve been asked to do what we do best… inspire Canadians,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Mike French, Commanding Officer, Canadian Forces Snowbirds. “Through Operation INSPIRATION, we not only want to salute the front-line health-care workers, first responders, and essential workers, but also all Canadians doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. We want Canadians to know we’re in this with you.”
We encourage Canadians to observe the flyovers from the safety of their home and refrain from travelling to see the flyovers. Please maintain physical distancing practices that are keeping us all safe. Source: www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/article-template-standard.pa...
‘We’ll Meet Again’ has become one of the world’s best-loved wartime tunes – but what are the words and what’s the story behind them?
Click Here: www.classicfm.com/discover-music/well-meet-again-dame-ver...
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The Snowbirds fly the Canadair CT-114 Tutor, a Canadian-built jet that was used by the Canadian Forces as a basic pilot-training aircraft form 1963 until 2000. The Tutor weighs approximately 7,170 lbs (3,260 kg) and is powered by a J-85 engine producing 2,700 pounds of thrust.
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Canadian Forces Snowbirds launch cross-Canada tour
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will cross the country to salute Canadians doing their part to fight the spread of COVID-19. This unique mission is being aptly dubbed Operation Inspiration.
The team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, will fly over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia this weekend and working west throughout the week. The team will release anticipated locations, routes, and times on their social media platforms each day. Flyovers will occur at an elevation no lower than 500 feet above all obstacles.
“Every year, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds travel the country putting smiles on the faces of Canadians,” said Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, Commander Royal Canadian Air Force. “While Canadians may not be able to gather at air shows for now, we’re honoured to bring the Snowbirds team to Canadians and to pay special tribute to them.”
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds paused operations on March 20, 2020, to preserve the team’s health. The members have been at home physically distancing since that time. The team will spend two days at their home base of 15 Wing Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan flying refresher and proficiency training missions, which is standard Royal Canadian Air Force practice after an extended pause from flying operations, before starting their cross-Canada tour, during which they will be practising recommended hand-washing and wearing recommended personal protective equipment while travelling. Team members will also be minimizing any interactions with people outside of the team.
“We’ve been asked to do what we do best… inspire Canadians,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Mike French, Commanding Officer, Canadian Forces Snowbirds. “Through Operation INSPIRATION, we not only want to salute the front-line health-care workers, first responders, and essential workers, but also all Canadians doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. We want Canadians to know we’re in this with you.”
We encourage Canadians to observe the flyovers from the safety of their home and refrain from travelling to see the flyovers. Please maintain physical distancing practices that are keeping us all safe. Source: www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/article-template-standard.pa...
‘We’ll Meet Again’ has become one of the world’s best-loved wartime tunes – but what are the words and what’s the story behind them?
Click Here: www.classicfm.com/discover-music/well-meet-again-dame-ver...
CF Snowbirds on Operation Inspiration flew over Guelph late afternoon n Sunday May 10, Mother's Day 2020
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Canadian Forces Snowbirds launch cross-Canada tour
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will cross the country to salute Canadians doing their part to fight the spread of COVID-19. This unique mission is being aptly dubbed Operation Inspiration.
The team’s signature nine-jet formation, with trailing white smoke, will fly over cities across the country starting in Nova Scotia this weekend and working west throughout the week. The team will release anticipated locations, routes, and times on their social media platforms each day. Flyovers will occur at an elevation no lower than 500 feet above all obstacles.
“Every year, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds travel the country putting smiles on the faces of Canadians,” said Lieutenant-General Al Meinzinger, Commander Royal Canadian Air Force. “While Canadians may not be able to gather at air shows for now, we’re honoured to bring the Snowbirds team to Canadians and to pay special tribute to them.”
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds paused operations on March 20, 2020, to preserve the team’s health. The members have been at home physically distancing since that time. The team will spend two days at their home base of 15 Wing Moose Jaw in Saskatchewan flying refresher and proficiency training missions, which is standard Royal Canadian Air Force practice after an extended pause from flying operations, before starting their cross-Canada tour, during which they will be practising recommended hand-washing and wearing recommended personal protective equipment while travelling. Team members will also be minimizing any interactions with people outside of the team.
“We’ve been asked to do what we do best… inspire Canadians,” said Lieutenant-Colonel Mike French, Commanding Officer, Canadian Forces Snowbirds. “Through Operation INSPIRATION, we not only want to salute the front-line health-care workers, first responders, and essential workers, but also all Canadians doing their part to stop the spread of COVID-19. We want Canadians to know we’re in this with you.”
We encourage Canadians to observe the flyovers from the safety of their home and refrain from travelling to see the flyovers. Please maintain physical distancing practices that are keeping us all safe. Source: www.rcaf-arc.forces.gc.ca/en/article-template-standard.pa...
‘We’ll Meet Again’ has become one of the world’s best-loved wartime tunes – but what are the words and what’s the story behind them?
Click Here: www.classicfm.com/discover-music/well-meet-again-dame-ver...
While enjoying the easter weekend camping in the Comox valley, we were lucky to discover that the Snowbirds are in town training for the season. Lots more images to follow...
Canadian Snowbirds and England Red Arrows flew in a formation ahead of the 70th Canadian International Airshow in Toronto.
CF Snowbirds - Operation Inspiration
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Toronto, Ontario
Delta, BC Canada
2019 marks the 78th anniversary of the Boundary Bay Airshow. Exciting aerial acts, modern and vintage airplanes, prizes, food vendors and kids activities. The line up for the 2019 airshow was packed full of talent & great entertainers.
The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron are a Canadian icon comprised of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and National Defence Public Service employees.
Pilots, technicians (aviation, avionics, aircraft structure, supply), mobile support operators, resource management support clerks, an engineering officer, a logistics officer and a public affairs officer representing all three elements (Army, Navy and Air Force), work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the Canadian public.
Serving as ambassadors of the CAF, the CF Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the men and women of the CAF and they inspire the pursuit of excellence wherever they go in North America.
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CT-114 Tutor jets from the Snowbirds Air Maintenance Flight, Kamloops, BC
These had been grounded in Kamloops since the tragic crash during takeoff of one of the team on May 17, resulting in the death of one of their Officers.
Delta, BC Canada
2019 marks the 78th anniversary of the Boundary Bay Airshow. Exciting aerial acts, modern and vintage airplanes, prizes, food vendors and kids activities. The line up for the 2019 airshow was packed full of talent & great entertainers.
The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron are a Canadian icon comprised of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and National Defence Public Service employees.
Pilots, technicians (aviation, avionics, aircraft structure, supply), mobile support operators, resource management support clerks, an engineering officer, a logistics officer and a public affairs officer representing all three elements (Army, Navy and Air Force), work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the Canadian public.
Serving as ambassadors of the CAF, the CF Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the men and women of the CAF and they inspire the pursuit of excellence wherever they go in North America.
Image best viewed in Large screen.
Thank-you for your visit! I really appreciate it!
~Sonja
Canadian Forces Snowbirds performed in the 70th CNE Airshow in Toronto during the Labour Day long weekend.
Shot with Nikkor 100-300mm f/5.6 ais + a7III.
Delta, BC Canada
2019 marks the 78th anniversary of the Boundary Bay Airshow. Exciting aerial acts, modern and vintage airplanes, prizes, food vendors and kids activities. The line up for the 2019 airshow was packed full of talent & great entertainers.
The Canadian Forces (CF) Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron are a Canadian icon comprised of Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members and National Defence Public Service employees.
Pilots, technicians (aviation, avionics, aircraft structure, supply), mobile support operators, resource management support clerks, an engineering officer, a logistics officer and a public affairs officer representing all three elements (Army, Navy and Air Force), work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the Canadian public.
Serving as ambassadors of the CAF, the CF Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of skill, professionalism, teamwork, discipline and dedication inherent in the men and women of the CAF and they inspire the pursuit of excellence wherever they go in North America.
Image best viewed in Large screen.
Thank-you for your visit! I really appreciate it!
~Sonja
Capt Zoe kotnik, US F-16 fighter pilot & Capt Sarah Dallaire, CF Snowbird 2 Inner Right Wing airshow pilot
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I am completely overwhelmed with chick pride after flying with this amazing pilot and athlete, @sarkev2_5. Big thank you to the Snowbirds for an awesome flight today— tremendous respect for what you do! 🇺🇸🇨🇦#girlsflytoo #womeninaviation #womeninuniform #girlsrock #pilot #aircrew #avgeek #airshow2018 #airshowlondon #londonontario #snowbirds #cfsnowbirds #rcaf #usaf #militarypilot
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Capt Zoe kotnik, US F-16 fighter pilot & Capt Sarah Dallaire, CF Snowbird 2 Inner Right Wing airshow pilot
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Capt Zoe kotnik, US F-16 fighter pilot & Capt Sarah Dallaire, CF Snowbird 2 Inner Right Wing airshow pilot
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I am completely overwhelmed with chick pride after flying with this amazing pilot and athlete, @sarkev2_5. Big thank you to the Snowbirds for an awesome flight today— tremendous respect for what you do! 🇺🇸🇨🇦#girlsflytoo #womeninaviation #womeninuniform #girlsrock #pilot #aircrew #avgeek #airshow2018 #airshowlondon #londonontario #snowbirds #cfsnowbirds #rcaf #usaf #militarypilot