Travel Journal

The Redding Air Show

October 4, 2006

By Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith

Redding, California, U.S.A. - September 30 and October 1, 2006

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds were thrilled to participate in the Redding Air Show September 30 and October 1.

While the team was in Redding, they had the honour of meeting children with the Make a Wish Foundation following their practice flight September 29.

The team also had the opportunity to share their love of aviation with a group of Civil Air Patrol cadets.

During the show, the spectators cheered and clapped enthusiastically as the team performed their high show. 

The Snowbirds would like to thank Mr. Bill Wagner, the Snowbirds' Point of Contact, for his tremendous support.

Corporal Garry Richards, aviation technician, inspects the aileron following the transit flight to Redding, California. Snowbird technicians conduct regular and methodical maintenance routines before and after every flight. Photo Credit: Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith	Major Cory Blakely, Snowbird 3, conducts an interview with a Redding-based television station September 29. Photo Credit: Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith	Warrant Officer Barry Ripley, Crew Chief, provides a tour of the CT-114 Tutor jet to a group of Civil Air Patrol cadets from Redding, California. Photo Credit: Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith
Captain Patrick Gobeil, Snowbird 6, signs a poster for a fan before the show September 30 in Redding, California. Photo Credit: Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith	Corporal Dan Guillemette, mobile support equipment operator, poses for a quick photo in front of the Snowbirds' Mobile Support Vehicle. Corporal Guillemette travels across North America with Supply Technician Corporal Laurie Walsh, providing important support to the team. The Mobile Support Vehicle contains spare parts and promotional products. Photo Credit: Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith	Corporal Nicholas Katuski, aviation technician, packs his parachute and removes it from the CT-114 Tutor jet September 28 following the transit flight to Redding, California. Photo Credit: Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith
Corporal Cameron Simms, aviation technician, reviews the logset for the CT-114 Tutor jet following the transit flight to Redding, California, September 28. The logset includes all information about the aircraft, including flight dates and times as well as maintenance records. Photo Credit: Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith	Captain Jody McKinnon, Snowbird 11, flies the CT-114 Tutor jet September 28 en route to Redding, California. Photo Credit: Lieutenant (Navy) Petra Smith

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