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Wilmington Air Show
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were thrilled to participate in the Wilmington Air Show May 10.  With more than 1,000 school-aged children present, the Snowbirds were delighted to meet with such young and enthusiastic fans.

McDonald's Air and Sea Show and Fleet Week
The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were honoured to participate in the McDonald's Air and Sea Show and Fleet Week - a Salute to America's Heroes, May 6 and 7 in beautiful, sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

SNOWBIRDS PERFORM ACCEPTANCE SHOW TO MARK BEGINNING OF 2006 SEASON
15 WING, MOOSE JAW - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will perform the 2006 Acceptance Show Tuesday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at 15 Wing Moose Jaw before military leadership, family and friends.

SNOWBIRDS COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS TAKE FLIGHT
15 WING, MOOSE JAW - On a beautiful, bright, sunny Saskatchewan morning, the Canada Post commemorative Canadian Forces Snowbirds souvenir stamp sheets took flight in two CT-114 Tutor jets.

CANADIAN FORCES SNOWBIRDS PREPARE FOR AN EXCITING 2006 SEASON
15 WING, MOOSE JAW - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will put the polishing touches on their 2006 show in Comox, British Columbia, from April 3 to 20 in preparation for the upcoming air show season.

CANADIAN FORCES SNOWBIRDS ARRIVE IN COMOX
15 WING, MOOSE JAW - The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will arrive at 19 Wing, Comox, Monday, April 3 at 1 p.m. for their annual training camp, which provides the team an opportunity to practice flying over mountains, water and diverse terrain.

BEHIND THE SCENES - Snowbird technicians proud to provide safe jets
15 WING MOOSE JAW - In a meticulously kept hangar, Snowbird technicians work with tremendous concentration with only the calming hum of music and the clinking of tools in the background.

FAR BEHIND THE SCENES
In a continuing look at the Snowbird Maintenance Organization, you will find an organization known as the Maintenance Support Shops.  These shops support not only the Periodic Maintenance crew, but the First line servicing crew as well.  The organization consists of four major shops.

BEHIND THE SCENES – CANADIAN FORCES SNOWBIRDS
This week’s segment will visit the Servicing Section. Often referred to as first line of maintenance, the Servicing Section ensures the day-to-day maintenance of the aircraft and ascertains that the jets are safe to fly on a daily basis.

T’WAS THE FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
MOOSE JAW, SASK – Amidst the beautiful Christmas Trees and graciously donated items, stood the Snowbirds’ sleigh filled with goodies, guided by the Nine Twinkling Lights of the Tutor jets.