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The Snowbirds, officially known as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron (French: 431e Escadron de démonstration aérienne).
Amazing Team Snowbirds "RCAF"
The Snowbirds, officially known as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron (French: 431e Escadron de démonstration aérienne), are the military aerobatics flight demonstration team of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The team is based at 15 Wing Moose Jaw near Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. The Snowbirds' official purpose is to "demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel"
Team Frecce Tricolori "Italy"
Although 431 Air Demonstration Squadron was formed in 1978, its history truly began during the Second World War when, as part of the Commonwealth contribution to aircrew for the war in Europe, 431 (Iroquois) Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force was created under the control of RAF Bomber Command.[9] Number 431 Squadron formed on 11 November 1942, at RAF Burn (in North Yorkshire), flying Wellington B.X medium bombers with No. 4 Group RAF Bomber Command. The squadron moved to RAF Tholthorpe in mid-1943 as part of the move to bring all RCAF squadrons into one operational group – No. 6 Group RCAF – and converted to Halifax B.V four-engined heavy bombers. In December 1943 the squadron moved to RAF Croft where it was re-equipped with Halifax IIIs and later, Lancaster B.X aircraft. The squadron moved to RCAF Station Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after the war, disbanding there on 5 September 1945
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Team Snowbirds "Canada" history
Birth of the Snowbirds.
Birth of the Snowbirds.
Aerobatic Team Squadron history.)
Squadron history Second World War Although 431 Air Demonstration Squadron was formed in 1978, its history truly began during the Second World War when, as part of the Commonwealth contribution to aircrew for the war in Europe, 431 (Iroquois) Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force was created under the control of RAF Bomber Command. Number 431 Squadron formed on 11 November 1942, at RAF Burn (in North Yorkshire), flying Wellington B.X medium bombers with No. 4 Group RAF Bomber Command. The squadron moved to RAF Tholthorpe in mid-1943 as part of the move to bring all RCAF squadrons into one operational group – No. 6 Group RCAF – and converted to Halifax B.V four-engined heavy bombers. In December 1943 the squadron moved to RAF Croft where it was re-equipped with Halifax IIIs and later, Lancaster B.X aircraft. The squadron moved to RCAF Station Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, after the war, disbanding there on 5 September 1945.
Team Snowbirds "Canada" history.
Aircraft flown
Fighter
The show team flies 11 CT-114 Tutors: nine for aerobatic performances, including two solo aircraft, and two spares, flown by the team coordinators. Additionally, 13 are maintained in storage. Approximately 80 Canadian Forces personnel work with the squadron full-time; 24 personnel are in the show team that travels during the show season. The Snowbirds are the only major military aerobatics team that operates without a support aircraft.
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Team Frecce Tricolori "Italy"
Canada RCAF AF aircraft
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF; French: Aviation royale canadienne, ARC) is the air and space force of Canada. Its role is to "provide the Canadian Forces with relevant, responsive and effective airpower"
The RCAF traces its history to the Canadian Air Force, which was formed in 1920. The Canadian Air Force was granted royal sanction in 1924 by King George V to form the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1968, the RCAF was amalgamated with the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Army, as part of the unification of the Canadian Forces. Air units were split between several different commands: Air Defence Command (ADC; interceptors), Air Transport Command (ATC; airlift, search and rescue), Mobile Command (tactical fighters, helicopters), Maritime Command (anti-submarine warfare, maritime patrol), as well as Training Command (TC). In 1975, some commands (ADC, ATC, TC) were dissolved, and all air units were placed under a new environmental command called simply Air Command (AIRCOM; French: Commandement aérien). Air Command reverted to its historic name of "Royal Canadian Air Force" in August 2011
Aircraft In service
Fighter CF-18 Hornet
Helicopter CH-139 JetRanger, CH-146 Griffon, CH-147 Chinook, CH-148 Cyclone, CH-149 Cormorant
Patrol CP-140 Aurora
Reconnaissance CU-170 Heron
Trainer CT-114 Tutor, CT-142 Dash-8, CT-155 Hawk, CT-156 Harvard II
Transport CC-130H Hercules, CC-130J Super Hercules, CC-138 Twin Otter, CC-144 Challenger, CC-150 Polaris, CC-177 Globemaster III, CC-295 Kingfisher
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Snowbirds, officially known as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron (French: 431e Escadron
Canadair CT-114 Tutor
The Canadair CT-114 Tutor (company model CL-41) was the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF)
Boeing MV-22 Osprey
Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey is an American multi-mission, tiltrotor military aircraft
Canadair Ltd.
Canadair CT-114 Tutor
About
Canadair CT-114 Tutor
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Role Trainer, Ground-attack aircraft National origin Canada Manufacturer Canadair
First flight
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First flight 13 January 1960 Status Small numbers currently in flying condition for testing and aerobatic demonstration Primary users Canadian Armed Forces
Royal Canadian Air Force
Royal Malaysian Air ForceProduced 1963–1966 Number built 212
General Info
- Crew: 2
- Length: 32 ft 0 in (9.75 m)
- Wingspan: 36 ft 4 in (11.07 m)
- Height: 9 ft 4+1⁄2 in (2.858 m)
- Wing area: 220 sq ft (20 m2)
- Empty weight: (2,195 kg)
- Gross weight: (3,333 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: (4,990 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Orenda J85-CAN-40 turbojet, 2,650 lbf (11.8 kN) thrust
Performance
- Maximum speed: 486 mph (782 km/h,
- Range: 944 mi (1,519 km, 820 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 44,500 ft (13,600 m)
- Rate of climb: 4,220 ft/min (21.4 m/s)