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Snowbirds open 2019 season at home

The Snowbirds recently kicked off their season of performances

The Snowbirds aerial demonstration team flew the first official show of the season at 15 Wing Moose Jaw before family, friends and guests.

“This is the tightest show I’ve ever seen them fly,” said Snowbirds Commander Lt.-Col. Mike French, who in his eighth season with 431 Squadron of the RCAF.

The show was cut short by a few minutes when the drizzling weather grew worse, creating dangerous conditions.

Five classes from Sunningdale School were on hand to view the routines by the team.

Hon.-Col. Les Gould bade farewell as his four-year appointment is over.

“This was great,” he said. “It made me a better man, a better person, a better husband.”

The aerobatic team kicked off May 18 with the first of three shows in the United States, flying 27 more performances this season. 

Moose Jaw will see the Snowbirds July 6 and 7 at the Saskatchewan Airshow at 15 Wing.

Ron Walter can be reached at ronjoy@sasktel.net

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