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Snowbirds Receive National Introduction in House of Commons
NR 003-06 - June 14, 2006
OTTAWA - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds Air Demonstration Team will be honoured with an introduction in the House of Commons on June 15.
“I am very proud of the Snowbirds and value their important role as ambassadors for the men and women in Canada’s military who are making a difference around the world,” said the Commander of Air Command and Chief of the Air Staff Lieutenant-General Steve Lucas. “The Snowbirds demonstrate the professionalism, dedication and teamwork inherent in all members of the Canadian Forces.”
“It is a tremendous honour for the team to be introduced in the House of Commons,” said Major Ian McLean, Snowbird 1 and Commanding Officer. “As Snowbirds, we have the privilege of representing the Canadian Forces, meeting Canadians from coast to coast, and flying Canada’s colours across
North America.”
The Snowbirds will perform their breath-taking show at Air Show Ottawa in Carp, Ontario on June 17 and 18, inspiring Canadians of all ages.
Weather and fuel permitting, the public can expect an early glimpse of the team in the Ottawa skies as they will be flying in formation over the Peace Tower at 13:55 this afternoon while transiting from Quebec City to Ottawa.
As ambassadors for the Canadian Forces and Canada, the Snowbirds travel across North America, performing in 64 air shows in 41 locations in 2006.
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Note to editors/news directors: For more information or digital imagery, please contact Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith or visit the Canadian Forces Snowbirds’ website at www.snowbirds.forces.gc.ca.
On June 15 at 9:00 am, the Snowbirds will be making a presentation to students at Blossom Park Public School. Interested media should contact the Principal, Jean Rannie at 521-4299. Following this they will be visiting CHEO. For those interested, contact Marie Bélanger, Public Relations Officer at 737-2343 and meet in the CHEO Front Lobby at 10:00 am.
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