Abbotsford airshow 2017

[razordws]

Great day yesterday with my wife. We were late showing up due to a traffic snarl on the #1 Hwy but we made it just in time to see this bird take to the air. This one was one of the main reasons I wanted to go to the show this year. didn't have my camera ready so this is from the airshow's web page.

Next up was the Flying Heritage Collection from down at Paine Field.

This pretty bird was there too. First pic is from the web site again.

The other reason I wanted to go was the F-35. There was one from the Netherlands on static display and another one flying with the Heritage flight.

Random shots of the flight lineup.

A very dirty bird (the plane, not the guy in front ). Is there a story behind this James? (I didn't take the time to read the placard)

Those that know me know why I took this photo...

And no Canadian airshow would be complete without the Snowbirds

 

[moon puppy]

I guess I didn't realize the gun is in the nose like that, thought it was on one of the sides like the F 15 and F16.

Great pictures, what's the twin flying with the Heritage flight?

 

[jknaus]

I'm surprised they didnt wash it before sending it. Looks like he's been on the range doing gunnery training. Nasty stuff to try and clean off. Yep the guns in the nose Bob. Otherwise looks like an ordinary 410 bird.
James

 

[RichB]

Great pictures, what's the twin flying with the Heritage flight?

Looks like a B-25 Mitchell.

Cheers,
Rich

 

[razordws]

Great pictures, what's the twin flying with the Heritage flight?

Looks like a B-25 Mitchell.

Cheers,
Rich

Yep, B-25J

 

[Heavens Eagle]

Airshows almost always are a lot of fun. Thanks for sharing Dave!

 

[razordws]

Thanks Paul.

A couple more photos.

One for Saul

and a ground target for practice.

 

[nsmekanik]

Looks like you had a pretty good time Dave thanks for posting :drinks

 

[moon puppy]

Great pictures, what's the twin flying with the Heritage flight?

Looks like a B-25 Mitchell.

Cheers,
Rich

Yep, B-25J

[strike]I didn't think they got invasion stripes but oh well.[/strike]
nevermind...

Which one you posting for Saul?

 

[Paulw]

I hope that you stayed away from that Cub with the bike, Dave. We wouldn't want you breaking anything else.

 

[SA Dave]

Hell Dave you cant even stay on a bike when your on mother earth you really want to take that chance you better be packing a parachute :geek

Thanks for the pics

 

[Old Dog]

Good stuff, thanks for posting !

 

[helios]

Val-Halla (P-51D) & The Proud American (A-1 Skyraider) are from the Heritage Flight Museum based @ the Skagit Regional Airport.

The B-25 & P-51B I believe are from the Flying Heritage Museum out of Paine Field.

So confusing...especially when the 2 museums frequently attend events together. :laugh:

 

[helios]

I heard about the show last minute...but unfortunately I was working last weekend. Glad you had a good time once you got there. :drinks

 

[razordws]

Thanks for pointing that out Chris. Yes it is confusing.