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29 Apr 2020

Canadian Snowbirds Launch Operation Inspiration, A Series Of Flyovers Across Canada

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Flyovers, Jet Teams | 5

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are launching Operation Inspiration, a series of flyovers across Canada to salute all Canadians working to control the COVID-19/coronavirus pandemic. Dates, times, and locations for the flyovers have not yet been announced, but we will share them in this post as they made public. The team does say that flyover routes… Read more

18 Mar 2020

2020 CF-18 Hornet Demo Paint Scheme Falls Victim To Coronavirus Shut Down

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Military | 2

On top of rampant airshow cancellations (which you can track on our airshow calendar), the coronavirus has landed one more hit on airshow fans – the CF-18 Hornet used by the RCAF Demonstration Team will not feature a special paint scheme this year. It is tradition for the designated display aircraft to wear a special… Read more

25 Feb 2020

Air Force Thunderbirds Drop In On Blue Angels For Rare Joint Training

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, US Air Force Thunderbirds, US Navy Blue Angels | 31

U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael B. Keller The US Air Force Thunderbirds are making a surprise visit to their US Navy Blue Angel counterparts this week. The Thunderbirds are temporarily relocating from their home base at Nellis AFB to NAF El Centro, where the Blue Angels are currently stationed. Both teams are… Read more

9 Jan 2020

New Photo Album – Airshow London 2019

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Canadian Snowbirds | 0

A new photo album has been added to our gallery! These photos are from Airshow London in London, Ontario. Click the link below to see them all! Airshow London 2019 – AirshowStuff Photo Gallery Also check out our Youtube playlist from the show:

10 Dec 2019

Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2020 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, Schedules | 5

Here is the 2020 airshow schedule for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds! Will you see them in 2020? Let us know! Post in the AirshowStuff Forums or on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! Schedules often change during the year – make sure to check out our airshow calendar… Read more

5 Dec 2019

Canadian Snowbirds Resume Full Operations; 2020 Performances Delayed Until June

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams | 1

Jet Team schedules won’t be released until next week, but the Canadian Forces Snowbirds have already confirmed that their 2020 show season will not start until June 6th. The team is over a month behind their planned training schedule following an October crash at the Atlanta Air Show in Georgia. Pilot Capt. Kevin Domon-Grenier, Snowbird… Read more

13 Oct 2019

Snowbird Pilot Safe After Jet Crashes Near Atlanta Air Show

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams | 0

Photo by Brandon Wynn/Hover-Slam Photography A pilot with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds team was forced to eject from his aircraft before it crashed earlier today. Capt. Kevin Domon-Grenier, Snowbird #5, is reportedly doing fine after parachuting to safety. The CT-114 Tutor aircraft impacted a field, leaving no injuries or damage on the ground. Photo courtesy… Read more

21 Aug 2019

Massive Multi-Team Photo Flight Planned For New York City, Statue Of Liberty Thursday

by RyanS | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Flyovers, Jet Teams, Military | 5

Photo courtesy of the New York International Air Show UPDATE 7:27pm – Shortly after our original post (below), it was announced that the Blue Angels will not be able to participate in the flyover parade. Instead, the F-22 Raptor Demo Team will join in. Original Post – The airspace over New York City will be… Read more

8 Feb 2019

Royal Air Force Red Arrows Announce Initial Schedule For 2019 US And Canada Tour

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, Schedules | 6

Update: The schedule has expanded by several shows. Make sure to follow along in our forums for the latest info! The Royal Air Force Red Arrows have released an initial schedule for their highly anticipated 2019 North American Tour! This is the first visit by the Reds since 2008, when they made several appearances during… Read more

17 Jan 2019

Lethbridge Airshow Postponed To Summer Of 2020

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Canadian Snowbirds | 1

The next Lethbridge International Airshow will not take place until 2020. The event, last held in 2017, traditionally takes place every other year, but organizers decided that several factors made a 2019 show unworkable. They announced the change yesterday. One of the factors is the passing of long-time show volunteer and board member Brent Botfield.… Read more