Enjoy the Royal Canadian Air Force's Canadian Snowbirds At Abbotsford Airshow in this quick video. The Canadian Snowbirds Air Demonstration Team CT-114 Tutor jets steal the show with their special brand of formation flying at the Abbotsford International Airshow. Normally I like the Thunderbirds or the Blue Angels, but this was another flawless routine from these high flyers that gave even the Blues a run for their money!
See below for more information about this amazing aviation team:
Officially known as the Royal Canadian Air Force's 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, the Snowbirds are Canada's military aerobatics or air show flight demonstration team whose purpose is to "demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel".[2] The squadron is based at CFB Moose Jaw, near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The Snowbirds are the first Canadian air demonstration team to be designated as a squadron.[3]
The show team flies 11 CT-114 Tutors—nine for aerobatic performances, including two solo aircraft, and two as spares, flown by the team coordinators. Approximately 80 Canadian Forces personnel work with the squadron full-time; 24 personnel are in the show team that travels during the show season. The Snowbirds are the only major military aerobatics team that operates without a support aircraft.[4]
The Snowbirds continue the flying demonstration tradition of previous Canadian air force aerobatic teams, which include the Siskins, the Blue Devils, the Golden Hawks, and the Golden Centennaires.
