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Airshow London takes off with another ‘Sky Drive’ this weekend

From Friday to Sunday, Londoners will be treated to aerobatics from a number of world-renowned aerial performers, including the Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Sawyer Bogdan / Global News

Residents in London, Ont., will only need to look to the skies if they hope to catch some world-renowned aerobatics this weekend.

Airshow London takes off Friday night for a weekend full of aerial performances as it returns with another ‘Sky Drive’ event

Stemming from a need to follow COVID-19 health protocols, Sky Drive allows guests to view the air show from the comfort of their vehicles.

“A family gets a double-wide parking spot that they would experience in a shopping mall or any parking lot,” said Airshow London chair Jim Graham.

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“They can bring their own chairs, they can bring their own food and beverages, they can set up and have a full tailgate experience.”

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This year also marks the new addition of a Friday evening show, which stretches from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., allowing aerobatic fans to enjoy the performances as they fly by the setting sun.

Saturday and Sunday’s show will run from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Airshow London will feature more than a dozen performers, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, who are returning to the show for the first time in 30 years.

“We also have the Canadian Forces Snowbirds demonstration team — the only time in Canada, this year, that the two teams are flying together,” Graham added.

Tickets have sold out for Saturday and Sunday, but Graham says there are still a few spots left for Friday evening’s performance.

Anyone looking to catch some of this weekend’s aerobatics can head over to Airshow London’s website to purchase a ticket.

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