The U.S. Navy Blue Angels, flying the A-4 Skyhawks, performed at the 1986 Abbotsford Airshow. This is a clip from the full flight and will be the final part of the full video I'm working on.
The Abbotsford 1997 airshow was loaded with action. Always a great show, 1997 was a non-stop, thrill-a-minute extravaganza with a good balance of military and civilian aerobatic performances. This video is a highlight reel taken from more than twelve hours of footage. Put to music, all the show acts are basically in the order of their scheduled performance.
Performers include:
B. C. Parachute Team
Harvard Solo- John Mrzack
Christen Eagle- Donn Richardson
Swiftbirds(4)- John Northy
Pitts Special- Guido Lapore
Air Combat Experience
Scale Spitfires and Mustangs
Captain Lazer
Shot on location at the Abbotsford International Airshow, BC, Canada, this video gives the viewer a sense of riding along with the nine plane team. Micro-cams were mounted inside and outside the Snowbird's jet aircraft, providing the pilot's perspective during flight. The incredible precision of the 9 jets is breathtaking. During the filming of these performances, the Snowbirds where using red and white smoke, creating a striking visual effect. The best overall description of the Snowbirds experience is "Showmanship". Enjoy the precision and grace of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds.
The incredible Antonov AN-225 is the worlds largest jet with a wing span of 291 feet. The six engines develop 309,600 lbs of thrust, which give it a maximum takeoff weight of 1,411,000 pounds! Picture it being able to carry a C-5 Galaxy as cargo!!! The footage was shot at the Abbotsford International Airshow. Narration is by Gordon Bowman-Jones. This segment is from the documentary "Red Sky".