The snowbirds came to Midland Ontario last summer and were a thrill to watch. However, I believe it’s time to ground these very old fuselages before something (god forbid) very bad happens.
These skilled pilots need new modern jets to fly that are not t
training aircraft. Let’s see a them fly a squadron of JAS 39 Gripens in formations at airshows across Canada.
Andrew, there has been zero studies on the recruitment effectiveness of the Snowbirds. It’s all anecdotal.
Also the RCAF has been trying to rid itself of the Snowbirds for years. It serves zero military purpose and the RCAF is too stretched as it is just doing its job.
I agree about safety. However I think it’s very sad that we are not proactive in keeping our Snowbirds with new jets in the air, just like our I adequate funding of our military. What was said in this article is very true. Canada is quickly loosing the symbology of what used to make our country feel proud and united. Our younger generations are learning less and less about who we were and should be now.
They were built in the 1960s… they should be in myseums. And Build Canada… stop being drama queens and stick to your mandate .. which i assume is more than bashing liberals.
Justin Trudeau remains the worst Prime Minister in Canadian history.
This is not an attempt at ranking, as there is no second place.
“Demolition by neglect” is a term that could be applied effortlessly to the last eleven years.
I cannot think of a Canadian institution, tradition, or convention that has not suffered decay, diminishment, or destruction at the hands of these political miscreants.
Well-done, Andrew; you made your points forcefully and eloquently.
The snowbirds came to Midland Ontario last summer and were a thrill to watch. However, I believe it’s time to ground these very old fuselages before something (god forbid) very bad happens.
These skilled pilots need new modern jets to fly that are not t
training aircraft. Let’s see a them fly a squadron of JAS 39 Gripens in formations at airshows across Canada.
That will make us proud!
Andrew, there has been zero studies on the recruitment effectiveness of the Snowbirds. It’s all anecdotal.
Also the RCAF has been trying to rid itself of the Snowbirds for years. It serves zero military purpose and the RCAF is too stretched as it is just doing its job.
Ok
I agree about safety. However I think it’s very sad that we are not proactive in keeping our Snowbirds with new jets in the air, just like our I adequate funding of our military. What was said in this article is very true. Canada is quickly loosing the symbology of what used to make our country feel proud and united. Our younger generations are learning less and less about who we were and should be now.
They were built in the 1960s… they should be in myseums. And Build Canada… stop being drama queens and stick to your mandate .. which i assume is more than bashing liberals.
The only drama queen I have detected, Ed, is you.
Instead of name calling, why not attempt to refute the arguments put forth in the essay?
Andrew, I almost cried reading your comments. The truth hurts.
Andrew Potter wrote an excellent article.
Justin Trudeau remains the worst Prime Minister in Canadian history.
This is not an attempt at ranking, as there is no second place.
“Demolition by neglect” is a term that could be applied effortlessly to the last eleven years.
I cannot think of a Canadian institution, tradition, or convention that has not suffered decay, diminishment, or destruction at the hands of these political miscreants.
Well-done, Andrew; you made your points forcefully and eloquently.
Well done
This happens under all parties and governments.
The Canadian people don't care, so politicians don't either.
This is on us.