Airshow YQG - CH2A Windsor May 27/28

[Rhino-9-3]

Hi guys!

The Canadian Historical Aircraft Association, with our partner Kids in Flight, will be hosting Airshow YQG featuring the Canadian Forces Snowbirds in Windsor, Ontario May 27 and 28th!

If you're in the area be sure to come by! We'll have current military, vintage military and various civilian aircraft on static display and in the air! You'll also be able to check out the great progress on Lancaster FM212 (update just posted in the restoration forum) and Mosquito KB161!

More info can be found on the website: www.airshowyqg.com

Final aircraft confirmations should be posted this week, however to date here is the list of publicly announced confirmed aircraft:

Canadian Forces - Snowbirds
CWH - B-25 Mitchell
CWH - PBY-5A Canso
Waterloo Warbirds - deHavilland Vampire
CH2A - Harvard Mk.4
CH2A - deHavilland Chipmunk (x2)
CH2A - Boeing Stearman

Hope to see some of you there!

[Fleet16b]

Looks like its going to b a great show .
Ill be bringing up the Fleet to fly in the Trainer Demos weather permitting
Looking forward to my first time bringing the Finch to Windsor Airport.

[Rhino-9-3]

Looks like its going to b a great show .
Ill be bringing up the Fleet to fly in the Trainer Demos weather permitting
Looking forward to my first time bringing the Finch to Windsor Airport.

Glad to hear! I'll be working the ramp throughout, look forward to seeing you and the Fleet there!

[peter]

Love to work the ramp with you Ryan but I have to work..

[Rhino-9-3]

Unfortunately due to the pulling out of the Snowbirds the organizing committee has decided to cancel Airshow YQG. Hopefully we'll be able to bring future events together!

"Windsor, ON – May 16:
Airshow YQG and the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association announces that Airshow YQG, taking place on the grounds of Windsor International Airport on May 27-28, 2017 has been cancelled.
Official notification about the Windsor show came from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Monday. “The Snowbirds contacted us to inform they would be cancelling their appearance and non-aerobatic performance at our airshow. Subsequent to this, the Airshow YQG Planning Committee met and made the decision to cancel the show” – Paul McCann, Airshow Director.
The Snowbird cancellation is not unique to the Windsor show and includes other airshows in Canada and the United States. “The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have a long-standing history of representing Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces on the international stage. Their precision, professionalism and world-class performances are enjoyed by tens of thousands every year. Although we are disappointed, we understand and trust that their decision was difficult, but the right one to make” – John Robinson, President – Canadian Historical Aircraft Association.
Airshow YQG and the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association would like to thank Windsor International Airport, The City of Windsor, sponsoring organizations and the community for supporting Airshow YQG. Advance ticket holders will receive a full refund and we look forward to bringing future airshows and aviation events to the community.
Information from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will follow via the Snowbird social media channels and at the Airshow YQG Facebook page and website."

[peter]

Unfortunate but it is what it is and the right decision IMHO

[DH82EH]

I saw an article on the news last evening.
Apparently, due to lousy spring weather, the Snowbirds have not been able to practice sufficiently to achieve their required standard.
Disappointing for sure,but absolutely the right decision.
The Windsor air show will have to wait until the Lanc and the Mossie are flying

Andy

[Rhino-9-3]

I think it will be a bit sooner than that Andy!