Missing out on some jet noise at air shows lately?

We have a prescription for that!

Visit the Great Lakes International Air Show in St. Thomas , Ontario on June 28-30!

See and hear the CF-18 Hornet Demo Team rip through the sky! Enjoy the precision flying of the Snowbirds! Both from the RCAF, the only military aircraft that you can see in North America this year! Enjoy a gem of an air show, with friendly faces! We at AirShowsReview.com  highly recommend it, and we know what air shows are all about!

http://greatlakesinternationalairshow.ca/

Read our recent reviews of the:

Hamilton Air Show

http://www.airshowsreview.com/2013_Hamilton_airshow.htm

RAF Cosford Air Show from the UK

http://www.airshowsreview.com/2013_Cosford_airshow.htm

The 60th Anniversary of the Patrouille de France, from Salon-de-Provence, France

http://www.airshowsreview.com/2013_Salon_de_Provence_airshow.htm

Photos courtesy of ASR Media LLC. 

June's issue of The Magazine and recent air shows

 

Download our latest June-July in which we covered our exclusive visit to the Armée de l'Air Air Base at Istres, France, featuring the Ramex Delta Tactical Demo Team. On our website you can see our latest  air show reviews from:

The Memorial Weekend Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach, New York

5th Annual Waterloo Air Show,Ontario

Visit us on our Facebook page for images from the above two air shows and more...  To all air show fans in Ontario, and near by American States, there will two out standing air shows coming up soon;

The Hamilton Air Show on June 15-16, Father's Day weekend: featuring the deHavilland Mosquito, Hurricanes - Spitfires – Lancaster, the CF-18 Hornet demo, rare German FW190 & Me 262,

Canadian Harvard Aerobatic Team, World War I aircraft dogfight, The Snowbirds and many more...

Great Lakes International Air Show on June 28-30 at the St. Thomas Municipal Airport: featuring

The Snowbirds, CF-18 Hornet demo, Tuskegee  P-51C Mustang, Canadian Harvard Association Harvards, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, World War I aircraft dogfight,  Pete McLeod, Sean D. Tucker and many more…

Visit both and enjoy the thrills and sounds of the air show. 

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The flying ace - New Zealand Herald | At the controls was Tim Wallace, owner of Warbirds Over Wanaka, paying his last respects to one of New Zealand's great fighter pilots. Spurdle - aka "Spud" or, to his family, Peter - was just 21 when he sailed for Britain in June 1940 to join the RAF...

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2011 Windsor International Air Show Review

Location: Windsor International Airport, Ontario, Canada

This was the 3rd annual Windsor air show in recent times, and it is one of the biggest held annually in Ontario.

Group photo of the CF-18 Demo Team, the SkyHawks and the Snowbirds at WIAS. For more images from the show visit us here.

The Windsor International Air Show (WIAS) has a great potential to become one of Canada's premier air shows, if the weather cooperates! This year once again it was hampered by rain and cloudy weather to a large extent, which is of course, out of the hands of the organizers. Regardless, on the weekend the show did go on. It was more than just thunder from the weather that made thunderous noise, it was from the jet aircraft from the Royal Canadian Air Force, from the USAF, USN and from the US Marines.

On Saturday several performances were cut short or were cancelled outright including the OPP Motorcycle demo, due to rain. Still, thousands toured the US KC-135 fuel tankers and US transport aircraft in the static area, and cheered Astronaut and Space Station Commander Chris Hadfield in Hawk One. Sunday too started out with a bit of rain, but it cleared up by opening, and by far it was the best day to attend WIAS.

The Canadian Icons, the Snowbirds, with the help of the Canadian Forces Skyhawks Parachute Team and the CF-18 Demo Team, dazzled the spectators in the sky with their precise maneuverings and flying skills. Additionally, several WWII and warbirds from the collection of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum and the Vintage Wings of Canada performed. They were supplemented by four Harvards from the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association, and a couple of civilian flyers, including Pete McLeod of Red Bull fame.

Compared to the 2010 show, there were less static aircraft. This was due mostly to the date of the show: 9/11! Many American cities and air bases remembered this tragic event's 10th anniversary by staging an air show themselves. Accordingly, this made less aircraft available to perform at WIAS and there were no top tier US performers.

To add additional interest there were performances by FLASH FIRE II a jet truck, and the CBC television comedian Rick Mercer from the Rick Mercer Report was present for a taping of his show. There were antique vehicles again a bit less due to the rain than last year. Click here to see additional images of Rick Mercer at the show.

The attendance was about the same as last year, approximately 43,000. We at AirShowsReview wish to thank all the people who have welcomed us, and who organized the air show. Our gratitude goes out to all of you and especially to Keith and Theresa Baxter. We will be back next year!

Some of the participants were:

Snowbirds

CF-18 Demo Team

Canadian Forces Skyhawks Parachute Team

F-86 Sabre Hawk One

P-51D Mustang

Harvard

Lancaster

Pete McLeod

Air Cadets

MH-53

T-45C

KC-135

C-130

F/A-18

Rating: 8.5 out of 10

2011 CIAS Review by www.AirShowsReview.com

Mother Nature hasn’t cooperated much when it comes to the annual Canadian International Air Show lately. The weather was a deciding factor this year too when it came to flying. But despite the hazy, overcast and foggy skies that varied over the air show days, so did the temperatures from hot (close to 40C with humidity factored in) and very humid, to windy and almost chilly (15C on Monday). The three day air show found satisfaction in the hearts of the enthusiasts who were present.

There were several highlights this year at the CIAS. By far, with its first time visit to Canada, the MV-22B Osprey from the US Marines Corps was the pinnacle. This was followed by the A-10 West Demo Team of the USAF from Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, and the Heavy Metal Jet Team, who were in Toronto for the first time too. Maj. General Stephen L. Hoog, USAF, Commander, 9th Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw AFB, S.C., was present on Sunday.

From the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Shawinigan participated in some fast maneuvering to thrill the crowds, and the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-18 Demo Team as well as the Snowbirds showed off their wings, weather permitting. On Saturday due to severe storms and lightning, the Snowbirds were unable to take off from Pearson International airport. The much anticipated Skyhawks parachute team cancelled their jump for the event too, but the crowds were compensated by several fly-bys by the CP-140 Aurora.

There were several civilian performers. Among them: Mike Wiskus, Pete McLeod, and Rick Volker, as well as the Air Cadets. The historical Lancaster bomber from Hamilton made an appearance during the air show.

CIAS is a waterfront air show as part of the Canadian National Exhibition, and technically it is a free event, even if you do not buy tickets to the Ex, as one can see the air show from the parks along the lakeshore of Ontario. There are no static displays available for the general public. For photography, the lighting condition is very far from ideal. You are shooting into the sun all day if there is sunlight, so in essence, a cloudy day or days are preferable for photographers.

Over all the show was good, and seemed to be better organized than in the past several years. I would like to thank Colleen Swider, Manager of Public Affairs and Media Relations, and her staff for their hospitality.

See additional air show reviews, and download latest issue of The Magazine, by AirShowsReview from here.

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Snowbirds to kick-off show season in Moose Jaw on Saturday - MJ Times | The Canadian Forces Snowbirds team will hold its annual acceptance show to kick off the 2011 show season at 15 Wing on Saturday. Citizens of Moose Jaw and the surrounding areas will be aware of more jet activity near the base from about 1 p.m. to 3 p.m...

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DAV Flight Team's 2011 Airshow Season - DAV Flight Team | The 2011 DAV Airshow Public Outreach tour began in March, taking the Team to Keesler Air Force Base Angels Over the Bay, The Florida International Air Show, Sun 'n Fun and JB Charleston Air Expo. The fifteen-show tour will continue through the spring with visits to...

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6th annual Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival showcases modern and vintage airplanes and vehicles

Rare opportunities to fly in a vintage aircraft, helicopter or around the CN Tower

Calling all aviation and automotive enthusiasts! The Canadian Air & Space Museum will host its 6th annual Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival at Downsview Park, Toronto on May 28-29, 2011.

Come and see a fantastic display of past and present, highlighted by a rich collection of vintage, classic and modern aircraft and vehicles. All this in addition to exhibits, vendors, seminars, family-friendly activities, models, simulators, airplane rides and more.

This is Toronto’s largest gathering of aviation and automotive excellence, where the whole family can get up close and personal with airplanes and their pilots, classic cars and their drivers, and military vehicles and Canadian Forces personnel. What better backdrop than the original historic de Havilland aircraft factory, and Bombardier Aerospace's Downsview Airport, all coupled with large indoor and outdoor exhibits.

An added bonus to the Festival will be a rare opportunity for guests to go flying in a vintage Tiger Moth, a helicopter, or one of the Brampton Flying Club's aircraft that will circle downtown Toronto! (additional fees apply)

The Wings:
Military aircraft, jets, helicopters and historic aircraft -- it will all be there! The Festival appeals to aviation fans of all ages, offering rare opportunities to explore these aircraft up close, speak to the pilots and take photos. Some aircraft will include a C-130J Super Hercules (one day only), a RCAF Sabre fighter jet, a WWII Tiger Moth, a Russian MiG-15, a Czechoslovakian Delfin L29, a Snowbirds Tutor jet and complimentary access to the Canadian Air & Space Museum's collection, including their full-scale replica of the Avro Arrow.

The Wheels:
The “Show & Shine” event is back -- the only event of its kind in Toronto! Automotive enthusiasts will relish the wide selection of vintage, custom and working "wheels" – civilian and military - from cars, trucks and motorcycles to army vehicles. Join us and be part of the judging! Awards in a number of categories will be presented based on public voting.

Don't leave the kids at home! A Kids Zone will offer lots of fun and entertainment for the younger ones.

Food, fun, sights and sounds await you at the Wings & Wheels Heritage Festival at Downsview Park.

Rain or shine. Parking is free.

Dates/Times: Saturday, May 28 10am - 6pm | Sunday, May 29 10am - 5pm

Where: Downsview Park & Airport, Toronto (Keele & Sheppard)

Tickets: Can be purchased online at http://www.wingsandwheelsfestival.com/  or at the gate.

Costs online: Adult: $12 (age 16 to 65)
Youth/Senior/Military: $8
Children: Free (5 and under)
Family: $25 (2 adults, 2 children up to age 16)
Weekend passes: Adult: $18; Youth/Senior/Military: $12
(prices include 13% HST)

Costs at the Gate: Adult: $17 (age 16 to 65)
Youth/Senior/Military: $11 (with ID)
Military in uniform & veterans with I.D.: Free
Children: Free (5 and under)
Family: $34 (2 adults, 2 youth)
Weekend passes: Adult: $20; Youth/Senior/Military: $13
(prices include 13% HST)

All prices include admission to the Canadian Air & Space Museum.

Free parking.

For more information: Web: http://www.wingsandwheelsfestival.com/
Tel: 416-49-WINGS (416-499-4647)
E-mail: info@wingsandwheelsfestival.com

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Axalp (-Ebenfluh) Airshow 2010 - Training on the shooting range - 7th October2010 from Swiss Air Force 
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Windsor International Air Show was one of the BEST!

Windsor International Air Show -- August 21-22
reviewed by www.airshowsreview.com

Location: Windsor International Airport, Windsor
Admission: $12 for adults and $6 for youth
Parking: $5
Value: Excellent

The 2nd annual Windsor Air Show was held at the Windsor International Airport, aka “The Sound of Freedom II” on August 21 and 22, 2010. In addition, on August 20 th, Friday, a special day for kids was held. They received a tour of the static aircraft parked and met the crews of the aircraft from Brazil, USA, and Canada while sharing some pizza, soft drinks, and juice with them. The Windsor air show also caters to all the veterans who can attend the air show as VIP guests at no charge! What a great way to honour our Freedom by saying thank you to all who served!

The Gates open for the general public at 9:00 a.m., however a special "Photo Pass" would allow serious photographers in at 8:00 a.m., to take photos of static displays and pertforming aircraft on the hot ramp! Well worth the additional cost.

The venue has plenty of food vendors and sanitation facilities. It is also a good place for families since there are many activities for children.

The Windsor air show was an outstanding effort, despite the weather not cooperating much. On Saturday, most of the performances did take place, although some were cut short due to rain and low visibility. Most air shows that we have attended in the past would have cancelled, however, the organizer wanted to give the attendees their moneys worth as long as the safety of everyone was not jeopardized. They certainly succeeded in their efforts, as the attendees were dazzled by the precise flying display of the Brazilian Team: The Esquadrilha da Fumaca who flew as per schedule, and what a great performance that was, especially under these circumstances! The Lancaster bomber, from Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, made several nicely banked low level passes and it was good to hear the sound of those 4 Royce Rolls V12 engines. The Canadian Harvard Associations 3 ship Aerobatic Team did a solid performance. The Viper North’s MiG-15Uti was a real hit, even with a very short performance due to the weather. While the CF-18 Team lost their plane a of couple weeks ago, the Canadian Forces sent two CF-18; one static, and one to perform at Windsor. However, the CF-18 had to land shortly after it took off due to deteriorating weather, and just after it landed, the show was called for the day without the Snowbirds flying on Saturday. As for the show announcer – the only “snowboard” at the air show was you!

On Sunday, while it started a bit overcast, at least it did not rain and toward mid-morning the weather started to clear a bit, and toward mid-afternoon it was very pleasant. All the scheduled acts flew, although some of their performances were a bit on the short side. The highlights for me, were the Brazilian Smoke Squadron who did a precise and interesting show, the WWII Warbirds: P-51D Mustang, Hurricane, Lancaster, Lysander, and the Firefly, the rare MiG-15Uti, and the Harvard Aerobatic Team. The CF-18 while it flew, it was very short, just wetting the appetite for more, but at least the CF-18 was at the show. The Snowbirds finally performed too.

The Windsor air show organization, led by Keith Baxter, did an excellent job, and the show deserves a 10/10. But please for next year have a Canadian announcer, who knows the difference between a “snowboard” and “Snowbird”, who can identify aircraft properly, who can actually announce the direction aircraft is coming from before it arrives to show center, and can tell the difference between an aircraft already landed, vs. one which is still flying!

Major Aircraft/Performers Presented:
Brazilian Smoke Squadron
Snowbirds
Canadian Harvard Associations Aerobatic Team
MiG-15 Uti from Viper North
B-52H Bomber
C-17
CF-18
(2) F-16
F-15C Eagle
Lysander
Lancaster
and too many others to list.

Over all the Windsor air show is not only an excellent value for the money spent, but it was the BEST Canadian Air Show so far in 2010!

Rating: 10 out of 10

Photos by Laszlo Nyary and R. von Puttkammer for www.AirShowsReview.com

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