The Canadian Forces Snowbirds, 431 Air Demonstration Squadron are a Canadian icon comprised of Canadian Armed Forces members and National Defence Public Service employees. The team is based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The Snowbirds’ official purpose is to “demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel”.The show team flies 11 CT-114 Tutors: nine for aerobatic performances, including two solo aircraft, and two spares, flown by the team coordinators. Additionally, 13 are maintained in storage. Although 431 Air Demonstration Squadron was formed in 1978, its history began during the Second World War when, as part of the Commonwealth contribution to aircrew for the war in Europe, 431 (Iroquois) Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force was created under the control of RAF Bomber Command. The Snowbirds will be performing this year …. The 25th – 26th of June in Brantford, September 3rd ‑ 5th in Toronto, 9 ‑ September 11th London, Ontario and September 14th in Tillsonburg…..Ed
Source:Gov of Canada/Photo: The Canadian Snowbirds
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