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Canada News.Net
5 days ago
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- Canada News.Net
CANADA-BRITISH COLUMBIA-2025 ABBOTSFORD INT'L AIRSHOW
(250809) -- ABBOTSFORD, Aug. 9, 2025 (Xinhua) -- The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform during the 2025 Abbotsford International Airshow in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, on Aug. 8, 2025. As one of the largest of its kind in North America, the three-day airshow kicked off here on Friday. (Photo by Liang Sen/Xinhua)
CTV News
29-07-2025
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- CTV News
Canadian Snowbirds flying over Edmonton in non-aerobatic display on Wednesday
You'll hear it before you see it: The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be flying over the capital city on Wednesday for a 15-minute non-aerobatic show. 'This gives us an opportunity to fly over this wonderful city, a city that supports its military quite well, and really show our appreciation,' said Captain Phil Rochon. 'If we can maybe inspire a resident of Edmonton or a visitor in Edmonton to seek their dreams, whether it be in aviation or the military, that's our job, job accomplished.' The flyover will happen at 5:30 p.m. in the sky above Louise McKinney Riverfront Park, but still visible from downtown and the river valley. It will last around 15 to 20 minutes. Roshan says there won't be an airshow in Edmonton this year so this will be the only time people will get to see the iconic Snowbirds in the sky. Non-aerobatic means the planes won't be performing maneuvers and it's not intended for exhibition or a competition, rather, the planes will only be flying in a standard way. It will feature their 'signature tight formation and smooth formation changes – the kind of performance that showcases teamwork, skill and professionalism,' a social media post read. The snowbirds have a rich history and have been giving Canadians a show for 54 years. The team of 26 people includes pilots and safety pilots. 'It really takes a whole team to be able to move around and we're changing cities, usually once or twice a week. It is a very big undertaking,' Roshan said. The Snowbirds have a busy schedule and will be performing over 40 times this summer, including in the U.S. Their next few stops will be in B.C., including the Abbotsford air show.
