Canadian Forces Snowbirds

• Snowbirds temporarily grounded until early 2030s, awaiting new planes’ arrival

  The Snowbirds' Tutor jets will be retired at the end of this season, and the group will take a hiatus as they await the arrival of a new fleet for their aerial performances.

  Canada

  May 19
  
• CF Snowbirds put on a show over Edmonton

  The CF Snowbirds will put on a 15–20 minute non-aerobatic display in the skies above Louise McKinney Park, but will be visible from many areas of the River Valley and downtown. 

  Entertainment

  Jul 30, 2025
  
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• Abbotsford Airshow’s much-anticipated return begins

  The Canadian Forces Snowbirds won't be flying in this year's Abbotsford Airshow, after one of their planes was damaged during a takeoff earlier this week, in Fort St. John.

  Entertainment

  Aug 5, 2022
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• Canadian Forces Snowbirds ready to dazzle Kelowna this weekend

  Pilots and crews of the Snowbirds say they’ve been training for more than eight months for this weekend’s show.

  Canada

  Jul 8, 2022
• Canadian Forces Snowbirds set to return to Kelowna for 2 performances

  The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are set to swoop into Kelowna later this week and dazzle crowds with their aeronautic acrobatics for two days straight.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2022
• Deadly Snowbirds crash caused by engine stall following bird strike: investigators

  CAF released its final report Monday into last year's fatal Snowbirds crash in B.C., noting that the cause of the crash appears to have been an engine stall after a bird strike.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2021
• Procession for Snowbirds crash victim makes its way through Halifax

  The 35-year-old military public affairs officer and Halifax native died in the crash of a Snowbirds Tutor jet in a residential area of Kamloops, B.C., one week ago.

  Canada

  May 24, 2020
• Family of pilot who survived Snowbirds crash thanks Kamloops for outpouring of support

  Capt. Richard MacDougall is recovering in hospital from serious but non-life threatening injuries he suffered in the crash that killed Capt. Jennifer Casey.

  Canada

  May 21, 2020
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• ‘She will never be forgotten’: Snowbirds crash victim’s family releases statement

  Capt. Jennifer Casey, the team’s public affairs officer originally from Halifax, died in the tragic Snowbirds crash in Kamloops, B.C. on Sunday.

  Canada

  May 20, 2020
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• UPDATE: CF Snowbirds Operation Inspiration cancelled following fatal crash May 17

  The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were set to fly over the Okanagan Sunday morning but weather has delayed the plans.

  News

  May 17, 2020