BAGOTVILLE, QC – The Canadian Forces CF-18 national demonstration jet will be dazzling audiences across North America as it launches its 2010 air show season starting this weekend at the Jones Beach Air Show in New York.
Captain Brian Bews of 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron based at 3 Wing, Bagotville, Quebec, is this year’s Demonstration Pilot. “I am incredibly excited to be chosen as this year’s demo pilot,†he said. “It’s a pretty small group that gets to fly Hornets and a significantly smaller group that is chosen to be demo pilots. It’s a huge honour to represent Canada for 2010.â€
In tribute to the Canadian Navy, the Air Force will adopt the Canadian Navy Centennial (CNC) as it’s theme for the 2010 air show season. “We are looking forward to celebrating the Navy’s Centennial,†said Major-General Yvan Blondin, Commander of 1 Canadian Air Division in Winnipeg. “It is a proud moment for every Canadian.â€
The demonstration jet’s tails have been specially painted to mark this important milestone. Featuring classic Canadian Air Force and Navy motifs and a striking paint design, the CNC theme is featured on both tails, rendered in freehand airbrush and paint gun murals in subdued blues. The tri-colour Royal Canadian Navy Roundel from the 1950s is featured on the fuselage.Â
“Knowing the type of outreach achieved by this Demo Team, we couldn’t ask for a better partner,” said Rear-Admiral Tyrone Pile, Commander Maritime Forces Pacific.
Jones Beach NY
Saturday, May 29, 2010 – Sunday, May 30, 2010
CFB Borden ON
Saturday, June 5, 2010 – Sunday, June 6, 2010
Quebec City
Saturday, June 12, 2010 – Sunday, June 13, 2010
St Georges QC
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Charlo NB
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Summer leave
Monday, July 5, 2010 – Sunday, July 18, 2010
Dawson Creek BC
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Lethbridge AB
Saturday, July 24, 2010 – Sunday, July 25, 2010
Wetaskiwin AB
Saturday, August 7, 2010 – Sunday, August 8, 2010
Abbotsford BC
Friday, August 13, 2010 – Sunday, August 15, 2010
Windsor ON
Saturday, August 21, 2010 – Sunday, August 22, 2010
Val d’Or QC
Saturday, August 28, 2010 – Sunday, August 29, 2010
Toronto ON
Saturday, September 4, 2010 – Monday, September 6, 2010
Shearwater NS
Saturday, September 11, 2010 – Sunday, September 12, 2010
Salinas CA
Saturday, October 2, 2010 – Sunday, October 3, 2010
San Francisco
Saturday, October 9, 2010 – Sunday, October 10, 2010
Source and photo: Canadian Armed Forces
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