The Canadian Forces Snowbirds face an uncertain future as aging equipment and political ambiguity threaten the survival of the iconic aerobatic squadron.
Is Mark Carney culling a Canuck favourite?. Since the 1970s, our iconic Snowbirds of the Canadian Forces 431 Demonstration Squadron have served as a popular unifying symbol and international ambassadors.. But for how much longer without new aircraft?. They fly their vintage CT-114 Tutor aircraft based in Moose Jaw, Sask.. — horrors, not in Quebec!. — performing approximately 60 air shows at 40 different locations annually across North America.. That’s almost as much airtime as
Prime Minister Carney.. Perhaps he should be gifted with a tiny Tutor plane to match the little Sir Isaac Brock figurine he says is on his desk.. The government has no plans for a Snowbirds’ 2027 schedule and Defence Minister David McGuinty waffled with wiggle words over their future, fearing to contradict his boss.. They will continue as long as feasible and safe, he said, but no investment in new aircraft.. Bull feathers!. Cut the
consultants and SOS — Save Our Snowbirds!. DYAN CROSS OTTAWA BAD NCC TIMING If the National Capital Commission had waited two weeks to start Bike Days and kept Queen Elizabeth Driveway open, then tourists and non-local residents could get to the Tulip Festival.
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