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Snowbirds to be grounded until 2030s while new planes are built

A familiar spring fixture in the Comox Valley will be grounded for several years. 

Snowbirds returning to the Comox Valley for training in April

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds are returning to the Comox Valley this spring for training. 

Royal Canadian AirForce to fly over this Canada Day

Communities across Canada will get to see Air Force aircraft fly over on Canada Day.

Snowbirds Spring training officially starting May 3

Starting this weekend, you can see the Snowbirds train in the Comox Valley. 19 Wing Comox has announced the Snowbirds...

From hair to air, Snowbird technician encourages others to go for it

A Canadian Forces Snowbirds technician is encouraging others to go for their goals and get out of their comfort...

‘It’s an honour’: Snowbird pilot describes flying acrobatic planes

It is not often that you find yourself hurtling over the ground with other great pilots in an acrobatic...

Snowbirds to return to Comox Valley skies

The thunderous boom of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be heard over the Valley this spring. The air demonstration group...

Meet the Snowbirds!

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds high in the skies above the Comox Valley for their spring training. The Comox Air...

Snowbirds and CF-18 jets take to the skies!

Looked up in the sky lately? Maybe you heard the roar of their jet engines? The Canadian Forces...

Snowbirds to train in Comox Valley again

The Canadian Armed Forces Snowbirds and CF-18 Demonstration Team will commence preparations for the 2014 air show season when...
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