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anadian military formation

aerobatic. teams have

played a distinguished part
in our military aviation history.
Since the inception of the “Siskins”
in the 1930s there have been many
teams, all of whom have exempli-
fied the skill and proficiency com-
mon to our Air Force pilots and
ground crew.

The Golden Hawks and Golden
Centennaires are still remembered
by many people who enjoyed their
exciting aerobatic displays. These
teams received world-wide recog-
nition, and their members were
proud ambassadors of the men

and women of the Canadian mili-
tary.

ES The Snowbirds, while perform
‘ing before millions of spectators

across North America, are hon-

--ored to carry on the fine traditions

established by their forerunners.

One problem has been common

irds — — _ Canada’ S aerobatic ambassadors

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL HABERLIN

to Canada’s aerobatic teams — the Canada’ s sensational Snowbirds are » scheduled to perform this Sunday at Airshow 98 Vietoria.

continuing struggle for existence.

Teams which had been formed as a result of the perseverance ‘and initiative of dedicated indivi "idualé . and his own Golden Centennaires would not be lost

that of expense.

established as.a permanent squadron’ on Apri! 1,

slowly matured, but. were all too soon disbanded, the prime reason for disbandment was normally
- The year 1978. was a ‘milestone in the history of Canada’ s forination teams. The Snowbirds, who

> first performed in July of 1971, operated on a year-to-year basis for seven years before being finally .- Moose Jaw. The team utilized seven ex-Centennaire Tutor aircraft. Since these aircraft were already

1978. The Canadian Forces Air Demonsiration "=r repainted v white, they. were ay distinguishable from the other Soeee! aircraft of the Moose =

Team was then renamed 431 (Air Demonstration): Squadron. This was not an achievement which cee

“came easily, as it resulied from the cumulative efforts of numerous individuals over the previous 10
aes heck ‘lt was also are: alt of the support given to ihe team nby members of the Canadian’ Forces and: ©

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Canada — support which is read-
ily apparent while the Snowbirds
travel across the country during
the airshow season.

The seed for the Snowbirds was
firmly planted in 1967 with the for-
mation of the Golden Centennaires
to commemorate Canada’s centen- ~
nial year. Ten RCAF basic jet train-
ing aircraft, CT-114 Tutors, re
ceived the gold and. blue. paint
scheme which distinguished them
as the aircraft from the RCAF for-
- mation aerobatic team. However,
at the end of the 1967 season the
Centennaires were disbanded, and
the aircraft were returned to the
{ irainingrole.

Colonel: O.B. Philp, the Com-
: manding Officer of the. Centen-
“naires, became. the. Base. Com-
; mander of CFB Moose Jaw, but he’
- never forgot the team of 1967. He
wanted to ensure that the traditions. .
of aerial perfection established by

teams such as the Golden Hawks fon

_. Accordingly, he established an unofficial non-aerobatic formation team i in Moose] aw in 1971, The :
~ team was comprised of: volunteer instructor pilots and ground crew:led by Major Glen. Younghus- :
_ -band.'All of the’ instructors came from Two Canadian Forces Flying Training School (2CFFTS) in - -

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