Patrouille de France 2017 North American Tour Extended; Canadian Show Added

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The Patrouille de France has added a Canadian stop to their 2017 North American tour. The Wings Over Gatineau airshow in Quebec has moved from June 30th to April 30th in order to secure an appearance by the French national aerobatic display team. The show is hosted by Vintage Wings Of Canada, a flying museum… Read more

Stunning 2017 CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team Paint Scheme Unveiled

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The special paint scheme for the 2017 CF-18 Hornet demonstration aircraft has been unveiled! The scheme was presented today at the ICAS convention in Las Vegas. The stunning design celebrates the Canada’s 150th anniversary with the national colors, red and white, and several versions of the famed maple leaf symbol. The unveiling follows the announcement… Read more

Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team 2017 Schedule Released

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Here is the 2017 airshow schedule for the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team! Will you see the Hornet in 2017? Let us know! Post on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! 2017 Appearance Schedule – Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demo Team April 29-30th: Chennault, LA May 6-7:… Read more

Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2017 Airshow Schedule Released

Here is the 2017 airshow schedule for the Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds! Will you see them in 2017? Let us know! Post on the AirshowStuff Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! 2017 Appearance Schedule – Canadian Forces Snowbirds Updated 2/19/17 – Added several shows, removed Rocky Mountain House, BC April… Read more

New Photo Album – Abbotsford International Airshow 2016

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A new album is now available in our photo gallery! Check it out here: Abbotsford International Airshow 2016 – Anthony Richards The 2016 Abbotsford International Airshow featured the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, Breitling Jet Team, the first Canadian appearance of the F-35 Lightning II, the CF-18 Hornet demonstration, and more.

Hurricane Matthew Forces Cancellation Of 2016 Wings Over The Golden Isles Airshow

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The approach of Hurricane Matthew in the Atlantic Ocean has forced the cancellation of the Wings Over the Golden Isles Airshow in Georgia. The show was scheduled to take place in Brunswick, GA this coming weekend. It was the final 2016 airshow stop for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds outside of their home base and the… Read more

Video Highlight: Canadian Snowbirds Arrive At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016

The headlining act of this year’s EAA AirVenture airshow in Oshkosh, WI was undoubtedly the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. It was the team’s first appearance there in 33 years, and only the second jet team performance with the full aerobatic box. The team put on several spectacular shows, and even called their Saturday performance the best… 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

RCAF Announces Pilot and Theme for 2015 CF-18 Demo Team

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In a press release last Friday, the Royal Canadian Air Force announced that Captain Denis “Cheech” Beaulieu will be the CF-18 Demonstration pilot for the 2015 season. A native of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Capt. Beaulieu joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2006 with the goal of becoming a fighter pilot. In 2011, he completed CF-18 training… Read more