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by JA Boomer
Thu Aug 10, 2023 5:03 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023
Replies: 117
Views: 65102

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023

lukas97 wrote: Thu Aug 10, 2023 3:24 am Best arrival goes to the Growlers! They never disappoint! Flyover by the B-52 was a nice touch too!

More tomorrow!

Great footage! I start my annual migration to Abby tomorrow. This has got me excited!
by JA Boomer
Tue Aug 08, 2023 6:01 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023
Replies: 117
Views: 65102

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023

VIMY21 wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2023 5:30 am
Bingofuel wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2023 4:09 am B-52 most likely Wednesday afternoon now
Also, The F-16's have unfortunately cancelled.
Boy, there's rarely good news in the week leading up to the airshow.

I wonder if the airshow overbooks static aircraft (based on their budget, hotels, cars, etc.) assuming they'll get cancellations.
by JA Boomer
Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:24 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023
Replies: 117
Views: 65102

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023

cf18hornet wrote: Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:20 am There’s a chance the C-17 demo may not coming anymore. The aircraft broke on the weekend and the crews are having a difficult time repairing it. Unfortunately getting another C-17 to replace it for the demo is most likely not possible.
Damn, fingers crossed! I've always enjoyed the C-17 demos.
by JA Boomer
Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:17 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023
Replies: 117
Views: 65102

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023

Ah yes, I remember that (the U-2) now!
by JA Boomer
Tue Aug 08, 2023 3:15 am
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023
Replies: 117
Views: 65102

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023

1. From my memory, the Osprey and the B2 are the only US type assets that havent been on static display at AIA (I remember the B2 has done a flyby) is there other US military type aircraft that we haven't seen? Of the more well known, have we have seen an E-2 Hawkeye, U-2 Dragon Lady, or EA-18G Gro...
by JA Boomer
Mon Aug 07, 2023 9:42 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023
Replies: 117
Views: 65102

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023

1. From my memory, the Osprey and the B2 are the only US type assets that havent been on static display at AIA (I remember the B2 has done a flyby) is there other US military type aircraft that we haven't seen? I think there's lots actually. There would be USAF VIP jets, variants of the C-12 Huron,...
by JA Boomer
Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:52 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023
Replies: 117
Views: 65102

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023

Friday does not have walk-in passes. This means if you want to attend the Friday show, you have to purchase either a car load pass or a vanload pass. This makes it inconvenient for those who attend solo or with a partner. These changes were made to alleviate the traffic problems that have been the ...
by JA Boomer
Thu Aug 03, 2023 6:43 pm
Forum: 2023 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023
Replies: 117
Views: 65102

Re: Abbotsford International Airshow 2023

AirshowHawk wrote: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:35 am I look forward to seeing how the new parking format works out this year. The walk-in tickets may be hit or miss and the lack of them for Friday will be interesting to see.
What's different this year?
AirshowHawk wrote: Thu Aug 03, 2023 10:35 am Hoping for 1 or 2 more static announcements before the event. ;)
Same!