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Feature showcasing the 50th Abbotsford International Airshow, taking place annually in August at the Abbotsford Airport.

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Abbotsford News Tuesday, August 7, 2012 B1

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Five decades of aviation excellenceB.C.’s favourite August event is

back. The Canadian Forces Snowbirds

return to the Abbotsford skies to headline the 50th anniversary of the Abbotsford International Airshow.

Marvel at the Canadian Forces CF-18 Hornet demo, and be thrilled by the US Air Force Thunderbirds and the US Navy VFA-122 F/A-18 Superhornet tactical demonstra-tion.

Bud Granley will astound with the Fouga Jet show, an awe-inspir-ing dynamic aerobatic ballet.

Pete McLeod Red Bull Air Racing will thrill and leave chills. And children, brace yourself for the most extreme school bus ride like no other as the IndyBoys Inc. Jet Schoolbus races to speeds off the chart!

This annual family-friendly event has something for everyone to enjoy: spectacular aerobatics, intricate routines, thrilling forma-tion flying, stunning precision parachute work, and an explosive pyrotechnic display.

Aviation through the decades with vintage warbirds to modern military jets, carriers to rotary wing, there is plenty to see for spectators of all ages.

You won’t want to miss this incredible anniversary show— three-days of flying events – Aug. 10-12.

On the ground, check out the inside of jets and carriers on display; visit the autograph booth to meet your favourite performer; and stop at the exhibit booths to learn about joining the aviation community.

Gates open at 8 a.m. and close at 6 p.m.

Event Times: Ground Displays open at 8:30 a.m. Flying Event Teasers: 10:30 a.m. Opening Ceremonies: NoonMain Flying Program: 12:15 p.m.Tickets may be purchased on

show days or online at: www.abbotsfordairshow.com. Save time, pre-purchase your tickets at Save On Foods/Pricesmart Foods until the last day of the Airshow.

Celebrating 50 Years of Aviation Excellence in the skies over Abbotsford.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are one of the bigger acts set to appear at the 50th anniversary Abbotsford International Airhow running Aug. 10-12.

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The first is to see the Harley at the Airshow (Aug. 10-12) and have your picture taken with the bike. Email the picture to [email protected].

You can also have your pic-ture taken with the Harley at Earls Restaurant in Abbotsford from Aug. 20-26.

The second way to enter is to visit abbynews.com and click on the contest icon.

Examine the two photos shown and then find 10 dif-ferences. Contestants will increase their odds of becom-ing a finalist by submitting entries each day.

The contest closes Aug. 26.Ten finalists will be selected

– only one per household. Five finalists will be taken from the photo entries and five from the

online entries.Finalists will be chosen ran-

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also be entered into a draw to win a pair of Westjet tickets to fly anywhere Westjet travels.

Finalists must be available for a finale party on Aug. 31 at 6 p.m.

The eventual winner will receive the motorcycle (or $5,000 in cash) at the Gala din-ner celebrating the Abbotsford News’ 90th anniversary on Sept. 8 at the Reach.

For more details, visit abbynews.com/contests.

Visitors to this year’s Abbotsford Airshow can enter for a chance to win this Harley Davidson motorcycle.

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We are again pleased to support the Abbotsford International Airshow as it celebrates 50 years of aviation excellence.

I know that this year's show will be a great success!

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TIME EVENT

8:00AM Gates Open to the Public

8:30AM Static Ramp and Displays Open

10:30AM Canadian Museum of Flight

Skyhawks Streamer drop

Red Eagles Teaser

11:00AM Anthems and Opening

SAR Demo (HH-65 Dolphin)

Jet Outhouse

11:30AM CF-18 Hornet Demo

Dan Buchanan Sail-Plane

12:00PM Kent Pietsch Comedy

Bud Granley – Fouga

12:30PM Warbirds

Heritage Flight: USAF F-16 Viper West/P-51

TIME EVENT

12:30PM Kent Pietsch Truck-Top Landing

1:00PM CF Skyhawks Parachute Team

Red Eagles Air Sports

1:45PM US Navy F/A-18 Superhornet Demo

US Navy Legacy Flight: F/A-18 and A-1 Skyraider

2:15PM USAF Thunderbirds Demonstration Team

Indyboys Jet Schoolbus

3:30PM Pete McLeod- Edge 540 Aerobatics

Sea Fury “Argonaut,” Pilot Brian Sanders

4:00PM CF Tactical Assault Demo

Kent Pietsch Deadstick/Float routine

4:30PM CF Snowbirds Demonstration Team

6:00PM GATES CLOSED

Daily Schedule of EventsThe Abbotsford International Airshow runs from Friday, August 10 to Sunday, August 12. Times in schedule are approximate and may change to adjust for weather or aircraft serviceability.

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Celebrating 50 Years of Aviation Excellence in the skies over Abbotsford.

Ron Price: The face of AirshowNicolle HODGESContributor

The Abbotsford International Airshow began in 1962 with the help of the Rotary Flying

Club, and has since grown to become Canada’s National Airshow and one of Abbotsford’s most anticipated events.

President and CEO of the airshow Ron Price has flown small aircraft for 40 years and understands the thrill of flying, and the significance of the event for both spectators and pilots. He has been in-volved with the airshow for the past 30 years and believes that this year in particular will be a great success.

“Not only is the airshow celebrat-ing its 50-year anniversary, but we have such a wide variety of civilian and military demonstrations lined up,” said Price. “We are always so impressed with the Airforce Thunderbirds, the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, the Skyhawks parachute team and of course Dan Buchanan, a paraplegic man who puts on a tremendous paraglide rou-tine.”

Other aviation spectacles include Pete McLeod and the Red Eagles, Red Bull Airforce Squirrel Suit Flyers, Indy Boys Inc. and their jet-powered school bus and outhouse, among doz-ens of other aerial teams and aero-batic performances.

On-ground entertainment includes the chance to explore the inside

of jets and carriers on display, au-tograph booths to meet the pilots, comedy routines, and various vintage demonstrations, such as the beloved B-25 Mitchell Bomber “Grumpy,” belonging to the History Flight Foundation.

The Abbotsford Airshow has be-come a signature event in Abbotsford, and has gained a reputation as some-thing special that the entire com-munity can enjoy. It takes over 1000 volunteers for the weekend to run smoothly, but Price insists that it is ultimately the “cooperation of local

residents, who continue to sup-port us regard-less of the noise, and the immense assistance from the Abbotsford Airport” that really makes it possible for this event to take off.

“The Airshow is beneficial for the entire community because it provides an opportunity for great prosperity,” says Price. “A lot of people from surrounding areas come to enjoy the show, and in doing so fill up hotel rooms and keep res-taurants busy.”

Throughout his 30 years as presi-dent and CEO, Price has formed “many great relationships with performers, producers, military and civilian” and has seen the community flourish because of its commitment to the Airshow.

“The support we receive really goes beyond the show,” says Price. “Every year it begins to feel more like a fam-ily gathering.”

President has been putting on show for three decades

Abbotsford Airshow president and CEO Ron Price has been a pilot for 40 years, and uses his love of flying to put on an aviation spectacle.

NICOLLE HODGES Contributor

We have a wide variety of civilian and military demonstrations lined up

Ron Price

A warbird known as The Proud American is wheeled into one of the previous 49 airshows to be held in Abbotsford.

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See youat the

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Congratulations on 50 years of spectacular aviation!

Celebrating 50 Years of Aviation Excellence in the skies over Abbotsford.

The voice of the Airshow

Nicolle HODGESContributor

Airshow announcing be-came a secondary career for Bob Singleton, who

was a professional broadcaster for 38 years.

He has also been the voice of the Abbotsford Airshow for the past 44 years.

Upon retiring from the broadcast industry, Singleton began travel-ling across Canada and the United States to inform and entertain aviation fans. He found that while attending airshows elsewhere in the country, he “meets people all the time who know about the suc-cess of the Abbotsford Airshow in

particular.”“It has given Abbotsford an iden-

tity over the years that it wouldn’t have had otherwise,” he said.

When Singleton was first hired as an announcer for the Abbotsford Airshow in 1969, he had never been in an airplane. He has now earned his private fly-ing licence, and in 1996 the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds made him an honorary member.

Singleton said he enjoys an-nouncing at airshows because it is “different and unique in the sense that you have to virtually describe everything from aerobatic acts to the various aircraft manoeuvres, as well as know the history of the

The Snowbirds have made Abbotsford International Airshow announcer Bob Singleton an honourary member of their team.

FILE PHOTO

Bob Singleton had a career as a professional broadcaster, and has been the Abbotsford International Airshow announcer for 44 years.

NICOLLE HODGES Contributor

plane, where it came from, what it did, and of course the people flying them.”

Now that the Abbotsford Airshow is celebrating its 50-year anniversary, Singleton said the crowd is “quite knowledge-able” on the events and acts.

“Someone once described it to me perfectly, that without an-nouncers at an airshow all you would have is a lot of airplanes flying around,” explained Singleton.

“However the announc-ing changes for the crowd in Abbotsford, since most people have been attending the show for several years now, they can handle a little bit more depth and detail.”

The Abbotsford Airshow has produced 50 years of aviation entertainment, and according to Singleton, its survival is “re-markable in its own way, con-sidering there have been a lot of changes.”

He believes that the success comes from the “dedication of hundreds of volunteers,” many of whom take their annual holi-days to come and help out.

Singleton said there is “no doubt that the airshow is an economic driver for the com-munity,” but once the planes have landed and visitors have returned home, it really is about the “community where it all began and bringing those people together.”

Bob Singleton was hiredfor his first event in 1969

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GENERAL ADMISSIONIncludes free onsite parking, access to the general seat-

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General seating is located on the grass field and a blanket or chair is recommended.

RUNWAY SEATING * In addition to general admission. Access to the prime viewing area located in front

of general seating on the front show line. Runway seating includes a chair and will be reserved

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Minors are welcome! Please note pricing is per seat regardless of age.

PRESIDENTS CLUBThe elegant ambience and hosting provide a friendly

meeting ground for clients and friends. Outdoor seating includes patio tables with sun umbrellas and a show-cen-tre view of the action in the sky! To get out of the heat, step inside the clubhouse for a personalized refreshment.

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Event tickets and pricingGENERAL ADMISSIONCHILD (Ages 6-12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12.00CHILD (Ages 5 and under) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FREEADULT (13+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30.00CARLOAD (8 in same vehicle) . . . . . . . . . $100.00

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The Ambassadors in BlueThe U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds

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They also represent the best of the U.S. Air Force. They have a drill-style ground ceremony to

demonstrate their esprit de corps. In the air they combine precision formation flying with solo performances. Pilots have their own loud-and-proud routines to demonstrate both their skills and the capabilities of the F-16 Fighting Falcon – Thunderbirds fly the U.S. Air Force’s premier multi-role fighter jet.

Their performance in Abbotsford will be the team’s only appearance in Canada this year, as they return to the city help celebrate the show’s 50th anniversary in style. They fly a full schedule that began in March and ends in November.

The team has eight highly experienced and carefully selected fighter pilots, and six of them will fly a demonstration in the Abbotsford International Air Show. Thunderbird 7 is the operations officer, and Thunderbird 8 is the advance pilot and narrator, lending his voice to describe the maneuvers during the show. Thunderbirds 9-12 are support officers who perform expert medical, adminis-trative, maintenance and public affairs functions.

More than 120 enlisted person-nel, representing nearly 30 career fields, form the backbone of the Thunderbirds. Enlisted team members are selected from units across the Air Force in a highly competitive hiring process. While each position has its various selection requirements, all eligible candidates must show a proven record of success and extensive job proficiency.

The team was born in 1953 at Luke Air Force Base in Arizona, and selected the name

Thunderbirds to reflect the strong influence of the Native American culture in the region and at the base.

They have done shows across Europe and Asia, and been seen by millions.

Thunderbirds make Abbotsford Airshow their one Canadian stop

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly the F-16 Fighting Falcon, which is the force’s premier multi-role fighter jet. They fly formations and solo performances in their demonstrations.FILE PHOTOS

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Snowbirds carry the flagThe Snowbirds Demonstration

Team (431 Squadron) is a Canadian icon, comprised of serving members of the Canadian Forces, and always one of the crowd favourites at the Abbotsford International Airshow.

The Snowbird pilots and technicians work as a team to bring thrilling performances to the North American public.

The nine jets fly precise formations that make it appear to spectators that their wings are virtually tip to tip.

Since 1971 they have flown the CT-114 Tutor jet – an aircraft designed and built in Canada, and used by the Canadian Forces as its basic pilot training aircraft until 2000. With its

smoke tanks attached for shows, it is capable of speeds of 750 km/h. Their engines are highly tuned to enhance response during low-level flying. The planes are painted red and white, in the colours of the Maple Leaf flag.

They fly a busy schedule, in Saskatoon last weekend, in Abbotsford for three days, and then on to appearances in Quebec, Nova Scotia, PEI and Ontario before the month is out.

Serving as Canadian ambassa-dors, the Snowbirds strive to demonstrate the high level of professionalism, teamwork, excellence, discipline and dedica-tion inherent in the women and men of the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Forces.

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The Snowbirds Demonstration Team flies in precise formations, in CT-114 Tutor jets.

FILE PHOTO

431 Squadron a crowd favourite

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U.S. Navy demos a Super HornetThe Abbotsford Airshow will offer

a chance to see the U.S. Navy VFA-122 Flying Eagles put a Super Hornet through its paces.

The Tactical Demonstration (Tac Demo) Team flies the single-seat F/A-18E and two-seat F/A-18F as close to the “edge of the envelope” as safety and prudence allow. It is a carrier-based multi-role fighter jet, and it entered service with the U.S. Navy in 1999.

The routine highlights the Rhino’s maneuverability and slow-speed hand-ling characteristics and has been very well received by audiences.

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In addition to high-performance demonstrations with a single aircraft, VFA-122 also participates in “Legacy” shows in which Super Hornets fly in formation with classic warbirds like the F-4U Corsair and F6F Hellcat. Legacy shows provide a unique com-parison between where the past and present.

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In airshow demos the U.S. Navy Flying Eagles pilot the Super Hornet in a manner that is as “close to the edge” as safety allows.

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Abbotsford’s first airshows were held in the late 1920s on a landing strip in the Matsqui Prairie community of Gifford.

Two brothers, Joseph and Bob Lundstrom, became determined to build a plane of their own. With the use of an engine from a disused Oakland car and the help of some mail order plans, the brothers slowly began construc-tion. Their father, Daniel Lundstrom, built a large shop, still standing, to accommodate his sons’ project and a landing strip on the family farm. During the show, 14 planes came from Chilliwack and Vancouver and pas-sengers were able to fly in a Piper Cub for the reason-able fee of a penny a pound.

July 1, 2 and 3, 1948 saw the first airshow held at the Abbotsford airport, built during the Second World War as a flight training school. At the time of the first show, the airport was still home to about 600 people displaced by the disastrous flood that had inundated most of Matsqui in May of that year.

Sponsored by the Abbotsford Lions and the Chilliwack Flying Club, the three-day event attracted 18,000 spec-tators. Thrill followed thrill as plane after plane took to the air. Highlights of each day were demonstrations by R.W. “Swede” Ralston, 29-year-old flying marvel, who went up in a D-26 Harvard,

and 60-year-old “Pop” Whittier from Seattle who performed a thrilling 5,000 -foot parachute jump, free falling 2500 feet before pulling the ripcord and fi-nally drifting to safety. Dances were held each evening and one third of the proceeds went to the B.C. Flood Relief Fund.

The concept of the airshow as we know it today occurred in 1961, when the Abbotsford Flying Club formed.

The founding 40 members felt the Abbotsford Airport was too valuable a resource to waste.Through the ini-tial support of $700 from the Abbotsford Rotary Club, the first show went ahead with over 14,000 specta-tors.

In 1963, the crowd of spectators doubled that of the first year and Toby Trowbridge joined the airshow as announcer. His colourful commen-taries would make Toby “the voice of the Abbotsford Airshow” for years to come. 1967 saw the first visit of the Golden Centennaires aero-batic flying team. In 1968 they re-turned, recreated

as the Snowbirds.Their popularity at Abbotsford played

a large role in the Snowbirds becom-ing a permanent squadron. Attendance also reached an all-time peak of 340,000. Canada’s Prime Minister, Pierre Elliot Trudeau opened the 1969 Abbotsford Airshow and proclaimed it Canada’s

An air show was held at the Abbotsford Airport from July 2-4, 1948. It was held to raise funds to aid flood victims.

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The Fokker Triplane, Red Baron in flight at the 1963 show.

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Fundraising event held in ’48 before present version began in 1962

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National Airshow. The Boeing 747 made its first appearance in Canada at Abbotsford in 1969.

The Airshow continued on into the 1970s, growing in popularity.

The Goodyear Blimp made its first visit in 1971. In 1974, King Hussein of Jordan, a reported aviation buff, opened the show.

The same year, Toby Trowbridge passed away and Bob Singleton, trained by Toby, took over.

In 1976, the Blue Angels celebrated their 30th an-niversary and appeared in their new McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawks.

In 1978, Premier Bill Bennett opened the show. A highlight of 1979 was a flyover by the SR 71 Blackbird, unable to land due to secret material on board.

In 1980, the British built Harrier made its first ap-pearance at Abbotsford.

Frecce Tricolori from Italy, British Airways Concorde, Patrouille de France, Ray Ban Golds, and Russian Antonov 74 – the largest aircraft in

the world made first-time performances in 1986. In 1987, wingwalkers passed a baton mid – air, called the “Abbotsford Pass” in honour of the show and new box seating installed was completely sold out. Prime Minister Brian Mulroney opened the show in 1989.

Due to the escalating hostilities in the Persian

Gulf, the U.S. aircraft demos were cancelled in 1990 and the Abbotsford Chamber of Commerce initiated its first “Flight Begins” festivities.

An extraordinary num-ber of forest fires kept Conair out of the show for the first time in two decades.

In 1995, the Snowbirds flew a new routine that in-cluded a formation during which the wingtips of the aircraft were separated by only one metre.

The early goal of pro-moting the use of the Abbotsford Airport through an airshow has been enormously success-ful.

As a result of the air-show’s success, commer-cial use of the airport has expanded but with wide-ranging public support as strong as ever, both Airport and Airshow au-thorities are committed to compromises that will allow the Airshow to con-tinue for years to come.

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Painting the skies over Abby

The Canadian Forces Parachute Team, the SkyHawks, will lend some colour to the Abbotsford Airshow with their unique demonstration.

The SkyHawks are Canada’s only military parachute demonstration team. Over the last 40 years it has represented Canada and the Canadian Forces to over 73 million specta-tors worldwide under the team’s signature Canadian flag parachutes.

Bringing their parachutes in close proximity to build formations in the sky, and using coloured smoke canisters, the team puts on a spectacular show. Performing these aerobat-ic parachute formations requires a high level of skill and courage; and is known as Canopy Relative Work.

This year, during their 41st anniversary season, the SkyHawks will perform more than 30 shows across North America and one in Belgium, between May and October 2012.

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Army, the SkyHawks are based out of Trenton, Ontario, at the Canadian Forces Land Advanced Warfare Centre.

Both regular and reserve, the team members are from various occupations of the Army, Navy, and Air Force and bring a wide range of experiences to their performances.

“It is with great pride that we continue to showcase the professionalism, dedication and team work it takes to be part of Canada’s military,” says a team press release.

The Canadian Forces Parachute team, known as the SkyHawks, brings a unique demo.

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True North theme for CF-18 demoThe CF-18 Hornet National Demonstration

Team is returning to Abbotsford for the 2012 air show.

It is one of 15 air shows in Canada the team will participate in this year.

This year the demo team’s theme will be “The True North Strong and Free.” The line from the national anthem is taken as their theme because it speaks to the magnificence of Canada’s north, and to the Canadian resolve to demonstrate a visible presence there and to have the capacity to defend our Arctic territory.

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To embody this theme, this year’s demo Hornet will display tail and dorsal art featuring 13 distinctive snowflakes representing Canada’s provinces and territories, as well as the 13 wings across the country. The snowflakes were created by veteran graphic design director Jim Belliveau of 410 Squadron at Cold Lake, Alberta. “The True North Strong and Free” is theme for the CF-18 demonstration team this year.

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The Indy Boys are all about extreme motorsports. Driver and vehicle designer Paul Stender built his first jet-powered car almost 20 years ago, and since then has created a Humvee capable of almost 600 km/h, a jet beer truck, and an outhouse that goes 110 km/h.

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Civilian aerobatic displays and stunt flying have always been a big part of the enter-tainment at the Abbotsford International Airshow.

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BUS OPTIONSIf you are traveling without a vehicle,

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Leave the car at home! BC Transit is once again operating a special Airshow Bus Route for the use of our patrons.

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