Snowbirds grounded while fleet is renewed
The Canadian military's Snowbirds aerial fleet will be grounded as it undergoes a renewal process. The timeline for the arrival of new planes remains uncertain, with expectations set for the 2030s. This decision impacts the iconic performance team known for their aerial displays.
- ▪The Snowbirds will be grounded during the fleet renewal.
- ▪New planes are not expected to be ready until the 2030s.
- ▪The Snowbirds are a well-known military aerial performance team in Canada.
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Snowbirds grounded while fleet is renewedThe Canadian PressPublished 6 seconds agoCanada's famous military aerial fleet, the Snowbirds, will be grounded as the fleet is renewed. New planes won't be ready until an undetermined date in the 2030s.The Canadian PressPlease enable JavaScript to view this content.ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountMost PopularCanadian on Gaza flotilla recalls violent interception by Israeli forcesVideo2:12More than 100 quarantined in Uganda as Congo sets up Ebola treatment centersVideo1:22Trump says he was 'an hour away' from ordering Iran attackVideo0:58'Greg' the frog found hiding in bag of salad released by housemates in Western AustraliaVideo0:52WHO chief concerned by 'scale and speed' of Ebola epidemic as cases…
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