Canadian Snowbirds

The Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron) is a Canadian icon comprised of serving members of the Canadian Forces. Their pilots and technicians work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North American public. Serving as Canadian ambassadors, the Snowbirds demonstrate the high level of professionalism, teamwork, excellence, discipline and dedication inherent in the women and men of the Air Force and the Canadian Forces

Canadian Snowbirds - CIAS 2006

Canadian Snowbirds, 431 Squadron are one of the worlds best aerobatic and stunt flying team - always an air show highlight! Filmed on Labour Day during the 2006 Canadian International Air Show in Toronto, ON. Info on the Snowbirds: http://www.snowbirds.dnd.ca/site/index_e.asp Info on the show: http://www.cias.org/

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Canadian Snowbirds Dedication

May 18, 2007 - Capt. Shawn McCaughey, of Candiac, Que., is killed when his jet crashed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana while practising for an airshow.

Aug. 24, 2005 - Capt. Andy Mackay of Orleans, Ont. walked away after ejecting from his plane. A report by the Department of National Defence said the cause was "catastrophic engine failure."

Dec. 10, 2004 - Capt. Miles Selby died in a fiery collision with Capt. Chuck Mallet during a training session near Moose Jaw, Sask. Mallet survived.

June 21, 2001 - Two planes collided while preparing for an air show near Port Burwell, Ont. No injuries.

September 2000 - Two jets sustained minor damage when the wing of one aircraft grazed the tail of another on the way to an air show. The pilots were not injured.

Dec. 10, 1998 - Capt. Michael VandenBos, 29, died after ejecting when his jet collided with another aircraft.

1997 - Two Snowbirds touched wingtips over Glen Falls, N.Y., but no one was injured.

1994 - Two pilots ejected near Moose Jaw, Sask., sustaining minor injuries.

1992 - Two pilots ejected safely after a collision near Bagotville, Que.

1992 - Plane crashed near CFB Moose Jaw due to failed engine bearing. No injuries.

1991 - Jet crashed near CFB Moose Jaw during routine training flight. Both pilots escaped serious injury.

1989 - Capt. Shane Antaya, 24, killed when plane crashed into Lake Ontario during air show in Toronto.

1978 - Capt. Gordon de Jong, 32, killed during air show in Grande Prairie, Alta.

1972 - Capt. Lloyd Waterer, 24, killed during air show in Trenton, Ont.

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*UPDATE: Visit for updated video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWDvKAegwfQ Video i made in memory of the snowbirds that have died. I've always been an admirer of the entire snowbird team.

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Snowbirds: The Snowbirds Demonstration Team (431 Squadron) is a Canadian icon comprised of serving members of the Canadian Forces.
Canadian Snowbirds jet crash during rehearsal: Google Earth file

The Snowbirds have flown for over 100 million spectators across North America.

Snowbirds

A demonstration of the Canadian Airforce snowbirds team.

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Snowbirds: Behind the Scenes with Canada's Air Demonstration Team

by: Mike Sroka

"Perusing this book is almost as awesome as watching the world-renowned Canadian Forces Snowbirds in action. It answers every question you've ever wondered about."
-- Good Times (Toronto)

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