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by Frenetic Enigma
Wed Aug 02, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

From what I understand the NORAD demo is going to go like this. 2 CF-18's (Bandits) will come into "NORAD airspace" and set of an alert at which point 2 F-16's (NORAD) will be scrambled and will intercept the bandits. After that I'm a bit lost. There might be a dogfight but unclear and on...
by Frenetic Enigma
Wed Aug 02, 2017 7:45 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

You are right, that is the only difference. All the military stuff will be featured in the twilight show. We will see about that NORAD Demo for Friday. The twilight show is almost going to feel like the Friday day show we were all used to. Many more acts still need to be added to the twilight show ...
by Frenetic Enigma
Sat Jul 29, 2017 11:29 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

Well, time is definitely ticking down for any sort of significant add, but I'll remain hopeful. airshowdude: if your source proves correct, and I certainly hope so, would the Typhoon be doing a flying demo, or just static? On to other meteorological rumours, anything new on the possibility of a Torn...
by Frenetic Enigma
Tue Jul 25, 2017 5:46 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

I hope the Blue Angels do upgrade, although as posted in the General Airshow forum, that upgrade has not yet been confirmed apparently. Flying either Hornet, I'm definitely looking forward to seeing them again.
The Vamp did look nice in that short video; 16 days till arrivals day!
by Frenetic Enigma
Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:20 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

You guys are making me feel old. My first Abbotsford Airshow was 1980. I remember the monstrous roar of the CF-101 Voodoos when they opened the show, the sneaky CF-5 Freedom Fighters entering from behind the crowd, the RAF Vulcan and the debut of the Harrier to name but a few (oh, have to add the SR...
by Frenetic Enigma
Tue Jul 25, 2017 6:17 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

From the Facebook page: the Vampire has already arrived in Abbotsford. That's quite early - unless it's based here? And they're really messing around with the Statics on the website: the RNLAF F-35 is again there; they seem to have removed the Super Hornet with another pic of a CF-18, and they've re...
by Frenetic Enigma
Mon Jul 24, 2017 8:32 pm
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

Sure seems like more clumsy incompetency by someone involved with the Abby Airshow. Don't know (or care) if it's the actual Airshow staff or a 3rd party, all must be held responsible for the complete lack of communication that is required to build up enthusiasm/interest in the event. Especially for ...
by Frenetic Enigma
Wed Jul 19, 2017 6:37 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

I have to admit that I'm starting to believe that we're in for a big letdown. It feels like the Airshow Society is just going through the motions - bring in the Snowbirds, the CF-18, the usual warbirds and random civilian acts, and whatever bones the US military will give us. There doesn't seem to b...
by Frenetic Enigma
Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:58 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

There is definitely a storm brewing up this year. We have the Lightning already, but I hear there's still something(s) missing... I'm no meteorologist though. ;) A pile of wood!! Okay, that made me laugh! :lol: I really hope you guys are right about the meteorological conditions still incoming...no...
by Frenetic Enigma
Tue Jul 18, 2017 12:51 am
Forum: 2017 Airshows/Fly-Ins/Exercises/Events - Discussion and Photos
Topic: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow
Replies: 353
Views: 469209

Re: 2017 Abbotsford International Airshow

I won't say too much but the NORAD demo is still on the table as well as the B-2. I've also heard the RAF is on the table and that was confirmed to me by a contact with the RAF. RAAF might also show coming from RF-A as they will be finishing (Thurs) when Abby is starting. Luftwaffe from Holloman co...