Page 25 - October 2018

To end the show, Rob Mitchell, former Snowbird pilot CFB Winnipeg, 402 Squadron “Grizzlies” displayed their CT-
and team member with the Patriots Jet Team (also 142 Dash 8 “Gonzo”.
featured in the TV series “Airshow” on Discovery
Channel) flew an impressive performance in “Ace Maker
II”, a T-33.

However, the highlight of the static displays at this airshow
was the 75 year old Canso PBY-5A, C-FNJE.
At the end of the performance, Rob raced a Ferrari from
Precision Exotics down the runway.

It’s so exciting to see the fully restored World War II patrol
bomber fly in from Fairview, Alberta and be on display.

Guess who won the race? Even though some of the aircraft couldn’t able to make it to

There was a variety of aircraft on static display that really the show because of the heavy smoke from the wildfires,
enhanced the event. the organizers must be given credit for making the most of
the assets available and for holding true to the core value of
any show - to keep the audience entertained. Perhaps the
3 Wing based at Elmendorf AFB, Arkansas showcased show did lack some military jets and warbirds but without a
their C-130H Hercules doubt it remained tremendously entertaining and
ultimately was great fun to watch.