The Snowbirds currently fly the aging T-114 Tutor jets, which have been part of the Royal Canadian Air Force inventory since the 1960s. The Tutors have kept flying long after their projected lifespan which ended in 2010.
DND says the Swiss-made, turbo-prop CT-157 Siskin II has been chosen to replace the Snowbird squadron. The planes are already on order and are being delivered for use as the air force’s initial pilot training aircraft.
The Snowbirds will probably take to the air again in the early 2030s.
So some of my images of the Snowbirds from the 2008 and 2009 Toronto International Air Show.
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds create an arrow shape as they fly over Toronto during the Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, August 31, 2008. (Robin Rowland)The Canadian Forces Snowbirds roar low over Toronto at the Canadian International Air Show, Aug. 31, 2008. (Robin Rowland)The Canadian Forces Snowbirds create a spectacular finale for the spectators at the CNE at the Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, August 31, 2008. (Robin Rowland)One of the Tutor jets from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform at Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, Sept 6, 2009 (Robin Rowland)A seagull joinsthe formation as the Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform at Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, Sept 6, 2009. (Robin Rowland)The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform near a bridge at Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, Sept 6, 2009 (Robin Rowland)The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform at Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, Sept 6, 2009 (Robin Rowland)The Canadian Forces Snowbirds demontrate their loop in the clear blue sky at the Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, August 31, 2008. (Robin Rowland)The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform at Canadian International Air Show, Toronto, Sept 6, 2009 (Robin Rowland)
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