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
Mohr Barnstorming- Stearman
Paragliders
Harvard Dogfight and Bailout
Car Drop
Mohr Barnstorming- Stearman and Helicopter Transfer
Raven- Wayne Handley
Conair Water Drop
Extra 300S- Patty Wagstaff
B-2 Bomber
Fouga Jet- Bud Granley
CF-105 Avro Arrow Replica
USAF TR-1/U-2 Spy Plane
Air Canada Fly By
Shockwave Jet Truck and Mohr Race
Skycrane Water Drop
Warbirds
Yak 60- Bud Granley
Northern Lights Aerobatic Team
Air Canada Fly By
CF-18 Top Gun and Pyro
C-130 Refueler and F-18's
Chipmunk- Bud Granley
Air Canada 747 Fly By
T-33 Demo
F-16
Mig-15
B-1 Bomber
Panavia Tornado
A-10 Demo
Snowbirds