Royal Canadian Air Force

7 Dec 2016

Stunning 2017 CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team Paint Scheme Unveiled

by RyanS | posted in: Military | 5

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

6 Dec 2016

Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demonstration Team 2017 Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Military, Schedules | 6

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

6 Dec 2016

Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2017 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, Schedules | 14

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

23 Oct 2016

New Photo Album – Abbotsford International Airshow 2016

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, AirshowStuff, Event Recap | 0

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.

15 Aug 2016

Video Highlight: Canadian Snowbirds Arrive At EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2016

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

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

23 Feb 2016

Eastern Townships Airshow (Bromont, Quebec) Canceled in 2016

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Schedules | 0

The Eastern Townships Airshow (ETAS) in Canada has canceled plans for a 2016 event. The show was scheduled to be held in Bromont, Quebec this August 20th and 21st. The Snowbirds and CF-18 Hornet demo team were scheduled to attend. A local news article in French (translation by Google here) announced the cancellation last week.… Read more

2 Jan 2016

Video Highlight: USAF Thunderbirds and Canadian Snowbirds – 2014 Performances

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

The 2014 Rockford AirFest in Rockford, IL was one of the rare airshows to feature two jet teams at one show! Both the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the Canadian Forces Snowbirds headlined the event. Check out their performances below!

7 Dec 2015

Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet Demo 2016 Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Military, Schedules | 4

Here is the 2016 airshow schedule for the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet demonstration team! Will you see them in 2016? Let us know! Post on our Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! 2016 Appearance Schedule Updated 2/28/16 – Latest updates are in bold April 29-May 1 – MCAS Cherry Point,… Read more

7 Dec 2015

Canadian Forces Snowbirds 2016 Airshow Schedule Released

by RyanS | posted in: Airshows, Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, Schedules | 16

Here is the 2016 Canadian Forces Snowbirds schedule. Will you see them in 2016? Let us know! Post on our Facebook page and make sure you share pictures after the show! 2016 Appearance Schedule Updated 2/28/16 – Latest updates are in bold April 29 Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan May 7-8 – Fort Lauderdale, Florida May 11… Read more

1 May 2015

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

by AnthonyR | posted in: Canadian Snowbirds, Jet Teams, Military, Popular Posts | 0

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