Canada - British Columbia - Abbotsford International Airshow 2008 - Abbotsford - 08/08/08

[aerophoto]

KC-10

Ken scores a big one LOL

See you at the show Ken Great Start Hope they bring the Grey on Grey Aggressor from AK Cant wait for August.

[Canadian Airshow Fan]

USAF C-17 and C-5 confirmed for Abby!

[cf18hornet]

I've started to put more videos from 2007's show on YouTube. I'll also put it on last years thread.

Here's the first one. It's Canada's CC-177 (C-17) first time touching Canadian soil.

Enjoy!

Mark

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpG63qFbXgA

[bcradio]

Sweet!  This is shaping up to be a great show.

[Canadian Airshow Fan]

Here's the static display list thus far for Abby 2008:

C-5 Galaxy
C-17 Globemaster III
KC-135 Stratotanker
KC-10 Extender
E-3 Sentry
C-130H Hercules
F-5 Tigers X4
F-16 Vipers X 2 (Alaska Agressors)
F-16 Vipers X4
F-18F Superhornets X2
T-1 Jayhawk
HH-65C Dolphin

The Canadian contingent has not yet been confirmed so stay tuned for more info shortly, and we are working on another "big" addition to the static display so stay tuned for that as well!

Also, add the HH-65C Dolphin Demo, Canadian Museum of Flight, Thunder Mustangs and Skyraider Legacy Flight to the flying events. The Sea Fury will be at Portland and not Abbotsford as previously mentioned. Hope to see you all there!

Ken

[CSmallenberg]

Hey Ken, I think you forgot something for the static list....i think it starts with "B" and ends with "52".

[skyline]

Here's the static display list thus far for Abby 2008:
F-5 Tigers X4

Ken

May I ask what are those F-5s? Sorry I'm not familiar with the candidates.

John

[slicktry]

Abbotsford is the best!  I remember back in the day seeing the blackbird do a fly-by.  Never forget that!  Drove 20 hrs from MB just for that.

God Bless
Jer

[Canadian Airshow Fan]

Here's another update on statics for you all. Please add to the list:

CP-140 Aurora
CC-115 Buffalo
CC-138 Twin Otter
CT-142 Dash 8 "Gonzo"
CC-144 Challenger
CH-149 Cormorant
T-1 Jayhawk
T-6 Texan II

[M.M.]

Hey Ken, apparently the Abbotsford Flying Club was given a verbal presentation on this year's show that mentioned two B-52s.  (Honest -- this isn't a KC-10 related joke.)  Truth or typo?

-M.M.

[CSmallenberg]

Hey Ken, apparently the Abbotsford Flying Club was given a verbal presentation on this year's show that mentioned two B-52s.  (Honest -- this isn't a KC-10 related joke.)  Truth or typo?

Hey Mark, Ken can probably provide more specific details but this is, from what I understand, a definite possibility.  At the very least the odds of getting at least one become even better.  Some reference to this has been made on the Airshowbuzz thread as well, keep your fingers crossed.

[skyline]

Wow! The only show I've ever seen two B-52s was the Edwards. 

Hey Ken, apparently the Abbotsford Flying Club was given a verbal presentation on this year's show that mentioned two B-52s.  (Honest -- this isn't a KC-10 related joke.)  Truth or typo?

-M.M.

[Jenny]

I just got word from Jim Terry to add the Abbotsford show to the Pacific Prowler's schedule .

[Liza]

Which means 2 B-25s as well. 

Couldn't resist the number switch (B-52, B-25).

[Jenny]

Just talked to Jim again, and if I understood him correctly, the Prowler will be in place of Miss Mitchell.  Same deal at Dawson Creek and possibly one or two others up in that region.