Abbotsford International Airshow 2014, BC, Canada

[ronald]

During our holiday me and my wife were able to visit the Abbotsford International Airshow 2014, held on 8,9, 10 August 2014. Like last year, there was no participation of USAF military. The Canadian Forces sent less aircraft due to budget cuts and operational reasons. So, it was more a warbird show with some current military aircraft. On Friday, there was a entrance for the media with a small visit to the flightline and afterwards the rehearsals could be watched. New this year was the Twilight Show, starting on 5 PM on Friday. Lots of aircraft flew in the twilight so a nice warm light fell on the aircraft, and the CF-18 Demo flew a full show with full afterburner. Later, when it was getting darker, some aircraft flew with fireworks on their wings.
The main show was on Saterday and Sunday, ending with the Snowbirds. Enough talking, some pictures.

B-25 on the flightline after practising on Friday





Mustang_P-51D_N-151AF on his way for the practice



The CF-18 Demo standing on the flightline



Next to him standing, T-33 "Ace Maker"



Also on the static, CT-142 Dash 8



during the Twilight Show, a nice formation of 3 P-51'D/K from "The Bremont Horsemen"







Heritage Flight with a F-8F Bearcat, a F-7F Tigercat and a P-51 Mustang





Highlight of the show was the presence of De Havilland Mosquito, one of only 2 flying in the world



One of the main sponsors, Westjet, sent their Walt Disney 737



This happens when you put a J-79 engine out of a F-4 Phantom in a schoolbus



T-33 Ace Maker passing



The SnowBirds turning in front of Mount Baker (USA)





they showed a new manoeuvre as a tribute to the type of aircraft they flying in, called "Tutor"



Thanks for watching.

[Wijgert IJlst]

Great shots, realy love the Snowbirds series.

[Pony02]

Some beautifull WWII acft there and like Wijgert said, great Snowbird shots with that snow covered mountain in the background! Thanks for posting 'em here!

Rgds, Edwin
www.final-approach.nl

[Sowald]

Some great shots Ron.
But Abbotsford is in British Columbia, not Alberta.

[ronald]

Some great shots Ron.
But Abbotsford is in British Columbia, not Alberta.

Oeps. allready correct. thanks Rob.