Take Me To Abby: Abbotsford International Airshow 2015 Preview (3x UPDATE)

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We all have that one show that will be the highlight of our season for it’s terrific lineup and appreciative atmosphere. For me, that show is the Abbotsford International Airshow in Abbotsford, British Columbia (BC), and this year is no different.

Eau Claire, WI Adds CF-18 Hornet To Airshow Lineup

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We now know where the CF-18 Hornet demonstration team is headed for the 4th of July weekend – Eau Claire, WI. The team, along with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, was left with an open weekend after the Wings Over Wasaga Airshow canceled about a month ago. The Chippewa Valley Airshow in Eau Claire announced today… Read more

Canadian Snowbirds And CF-18 Hornet Spring Practice/Air To Air Photos

For the past few weeks, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Hornet demo teams have been ripping up the skies over Comox, BC, practicing their routines for the upcoming air show season, now just around the bend. We were lucky enough to participate in observing their practices and operations last week, and even a unique… Read more

CF-18 Hornet Demo Team Unveils Amazing Battle of Britain Paint Scheme For 2015

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Every year, the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet demonstration aircraft features a new and unique paint scheme with a special meaning behind it. The colorful and symbolic designs are an immensely pleasant departure from the typical shades of gray, and airshow fans look forward to the new scheme being unveiled before each season. This year the… Read more

Canadian Forces Snowbirds Add Four New Dates to 2015 Schedule

Recently the Snowbirds have announced four additions to their 2015 schedule. We already reported on the cancellation of the show in Waterloo, ON and subsequent announcement that the Snowbirds will be performing in Evansville, IN that weekend instead. In addition to that change, the team has added performances in Winston-Salem, NC on May 13th, Saint-Isidore,… Read more

Vectren Shrinersfest (Evansville, IN) Adds Canadian Snowbirds to Lineup

The Vectren Shrinersfest made a huge announcement for Midwestern airshow fans this morning; the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will now be appearing in addition to the previously scheduled Blue Angels. Shrinersfest will take the place of the Waterloo Airshow, which canceled earlier this month, on the Snowbirds’ schedule. Shrinersfest faced some challenges itself this year; in… Read more

[Updated x2] Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demo 2015 Schedule Released

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Here is the 2015 airshow schedule for the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet demonstration team! Will you see them in 2015? Let us know! Post on our Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! {Updated 5/19/15 to add Eau Claire} {Updated 4/14/15 to remove Wasaga Beach} {Updated 4/2/15 to remove Waterloo} May… Read more

[Updated x2] Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2015 Airshow Schedule Released

Here is the 2015 Canadian Forces Snowbirds schedule. Will you see them in 2015? Let us know! Post on our Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! {Updated 4/14/15 to remove Wasaga Beach} {Updated 4/2/15 to remove Waterloo and add Winston-Salem, Saint-Isidore, Evansville, and Medicine Hat} May 1 – Moose Jaw… Read more