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Snowbirds set to take to the skies in Toronto Airshow
ArriveNet ^ | September 03, 2005

Posted on 09/04/2005 3:13:57 PM PDT by F14 Pilot

TORONTO, Sept. 3 /CNW Telbec/ - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will grace the Toronto skies in the Canadian International Airshow September 3, 4 and 5, with Toronto Harbour as the backdrop to their beautiful and thrilling show.

"We are delighted to perform in the Canadian International Airshow this weekend," said Major Ian McLean, commanding officer, Canadian Forces Snowbirds. "We always look forward to performing in this airshow, with so many Canadians present."

This year will mark the 33rd year that the Snowbirds have participated in the Canadian International Airshow.

The Snowbirds' 35-minute show includes more than 50 different formations and manoeuvres, including thrilling loops, exciting solo passes and beautiful 9-plane formations. The Snowbirds are dedicating the 9-Plane Line Abreast formation to all of Canada's veterans in honour of the Year of the Veteran.

The Snowbirds participate in about 65 airshows in 35 different locations during their show season.

The Snowbirds conducted one practice flight on Friday, September 2 and another on Saturday, September 3 in Toronto, following an 8-day operational pause. The Snowbirds were authorized to resume flying September 1, 2005.


TOPICS: Canada; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: airshow; canada; snowbird

1 posted on 09/04/2005 3:13:57 PM PDT by F14 Pilot
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To: fanfan; Ashamed Canadian; Canada; Aeronaut; nuconvert

ping for air show lovers!


2 posted on 09/04/2005 3:15:14 PM PDT by F14 Pilot (Democracy is a process not a product)
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To: F14 Pilot

So what do these guys fly???


3 posted on 09/04/2005 3:24:35 PM PDT by Rummyfan
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To: F14 Pilot

Cool!


4 posted on 09/04/2005 3:26:14 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: Rummyfan

some 33 yr old machines I guess!


5 posted on 09/04/2005 3:27:21 PM PDT by F14 Pilot (Democracy is a process not a product)
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To: Rummyfan
"So what do these guys fly??? "


6 posted on 09/04/2005 3:28:07 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: Rummyfan
Snowbirds

They fly CT-114 which is around 33 yrs old

7 posted on 09/04/2005 3:33:24 PM PDT by F14 Pilot (Democracy is a process not a product)
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9 posted on 09/04/2005 3:36:26 PM PDT by F14 Pilot (Democracy is a process not a product)
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To: billorites

LOL! I didn't know Thomas the Tank Engine had a flying brother!


10 posted on 09/04/2005 3:49:22 PM PDT by Rummyfan
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To: F14 Pilot

I had the great fortune to see them some years ago in Mass. They were fantastic....a treat for all....


11 posted on 09/04/2005 5:28:32 PM PDT by JediForce (DON'T FIRE UNTIL YOU SEE THE WHITES OF THE CURTAINS THEY ARE WEARING ON THEIR HEADS !)
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To: JediForce

The Snowbirds are a first rate precision flying team.


12 posted on 09/04/2005 5:38:13 PM PDT by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: billorites
You got that right ...


13 posted on 09/05/2005 9:04:10 PM PDT by NorthOf45
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