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CX04-2017-0135-061 11 April 2017 19 Wing Comox The Canadian Forces Snowbirds (431 Air Demonstration Squadron) perform over 19 Wing Comox. 431 (AD) Squadron and CF-188 Demo Team deployed to 19 Wing Comox to complete training prior to the start of the 2017 Air Show season. Approximately 42 personnel and 14 CT-114 aircraft deployed to 19 Wing Comox for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Pilots will acquaint themselves with mountainous terrain and over-water show sites. Images by MS Roxanne Wood 19 Wing Imaging 2017, DND-MDN Canada CX04-2017-0135-061 Le 11 avril 2017 19e Escadre Comox Les Snowbirds des Forces canadiennes (431e Escadron de dŽmonstration aŽrienne) donnent un spectacle au-dessus de la 19e Escadre Comox. Le 431e Escadron de dŽmonstration aŽrienne et lՎquipe de dŽmonstration du CF-18 se sont rendus ˆ la 19e Escadre Comox afin de terminer leur entra”nement en vue de la saison de spectacles aŽriens de 2017. Environ 42 militaires et 14 avions CT-114 ont participŽ au dŽploiement des Snowbirds des Forces canadiennes. Les pilotes se familiariseront avec le terrain montagneux et les lieux de spectacles au-dessus de lÕeau. Photos : Matc Wood R.E. Services multimŽdias de la 19e Escadre 2017, DND-MDN CANADA

Incident involving a Snowbirds plane at BC airshow

By Vanese M. Ferguson Aug 3, 2022 | 9:33 AM

The Royal Canadian Air Force is investigating an incident involving the Snowbirds yesterday at Fort St. John airport.

It says a jet was damaged and a Snowbirds pilot escaped physical injury after an aircraft was able to land on the airfield shortly after take off.

Fort St. John International Air Show organizers issued a statement and described it as “an incident occurred at the North Peace Regional Airport, with a departing Snowbird aircraft going down on takeoff.”

The Snowbirds squadron flies CT-114 Tutor jets, which are nearly 60 years old. The RCAF says it doesn’t know how this will impact future performances scheduled for the Snowbirds.

The Snowbirds were leaving Fort St. John after a performance and were headed to the Penticton Peach Festival for a 6 p.m. show today over Okanagan Lake.  The Snowbirds are based at CFB Moose Jaw.