The People's Choice: Naming the Snowbirds

Canada’s iconic Snowbirds weren't named by the military. After their 1971 season, a contest was held at a CFB Moose Jaw elementary school, with 'Snowbirds' as the winning entry. The team, officially 431 Air Demonstration Squadron, began as a temporary base flying club, but public adoration secured their permanent status as a national icon. #Canada #Snowbirds #RCAF #Aviation #AirShow 🇨🇦

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snowbirds_(aerobatic_team)

The Snowbirds saying Fare Thee Well to the people of the Comox Valley one last time. Nice video! Gives a perspective of the view from the cockpit. #Snowbirds #Canada #ComoxValley #VancouverIsland

https://youtu.be/t9bgRcgU9-A?si=IJQ-zkHOCLcIMwan

Snowbirds Alumni Association is fighting to keep the team flying

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11875861/snowbirds-alumni-association-fights-to-keep-team-flying/

“Having flown more than 2,500 hours on the CT-114 Tutor, I can say it has been an outstanding aircraft for the RCAF and for the Snowbirds.

The Tutor has served Canada for 66 years, and the team has flown it for more than five decades.

I recently had the opportunity to fly the Pilatus PC-21 in Switzerland, and I came away extremely impressed. This is not a downgrade from a jet to a turboprop; frankly, that argument misses the point entirely.”

#canpoli #rcaf #snowbirds #pc21 #cdnpoli
https://skiesmag.com/opinions/a-pilots-take-why-the-snowbirds-new-turboprop-is-the-right-choice/