Abbotsford International Airshow 2023

[Wingnut]

Great email today on arrival times. Assuming everyone gets the insider email so no need to post?

I can't remember if it was last year year or the year prior but the Osprey was scheduled for static but was pulled at the last second. 2 questions:
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?
2. Is there a chance at a last minute addition like the Osprey?
Looking forward to a great show! Going Friday and Sunday

[JA Boomer]

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, and special mission C-130 Hercules variants we've never seen.

Of the more well known, have we have seen an E-2 Hawkeye, U-2 Dragon Lady, or EA-18G Growler (flying this year) on static? I've been at every show since 2002, and I'm not sure we've seen those.

I don't think the F-22A Raptor has been on static either.

Speaking of Osprey, what about the CH-53?

[Frenetic Enigma]

Please post the info regarding arrival times.

Thanks!

[AirshowHawk]

Please post the info regarding arrival times.

Thanks!

Tuesday, August 8:
Canadian Forces Snowbirds (afternoon)

Wednesday, August 9:
RCAF CF-188 Hornet
USAF F-35 Lightning II
USAF C-5M Super Galaxy (morning)
USN EA-18G Growler (afternoon)

Thursday, August 10:
USAF KC-135 Stratotanker
USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II (morning)
USAF B-52 Stratofortress (afternoon)
RCAF CC-130J Hercules (afternoon)
RCAF CP-140 Aurora (afternoon)
RCAF CC-150 Polaris (afternoon)
RCAF CC-177 Globemaster III (afternoon)
RCAF CT-155 Hawk (afternoon)

Friday, August 11:
USAF C-17 Globemaster III (morning)
USAF F-15 Eagle (morning)
USN P-8 Poseidon (morning)
RCAF CH-148 Cyclone (morning)
RCAF CH-149 Cormorant (morning)
RCAF CT-156 Harvard II (morning)

[Dan Gagnon]

Please post the info regarding arrival times.

Thanks!

Tuesday, August 8:
Canadian Forces Snowbirds (afternoon)

Wednesday, August 9:
RCAF CF-188 Hornet
USAF F-35 Lightning II
USAF C-5M Super Galaxy (morning)
USN EA-18G Growler (afternoon)

Thursday, August 10:
USAF KC-135 Stratotanker
USAF A-10 Thunderbolt II (morning)
USAF B-52 Stratofortress (afternoon)
RCAF CC-130J Hercules (afternoon)
RCAF CP-140 Aurora (afternoon)
RCAF CC-150 Polaris (afternoon)
RCAF CC-177 Globemaster III (afternoon)
RCAF CT-155 Hawk (afternoon)

Friday, August 11:
USAF C-17 Globemaster III (morning)
USAF F-15 Eagle (morning)
USN P-8 Poseidon (morning)
RCAF CH-148 Cyclone (morning)
RCAF CH-149 Cormorant (morning)
RCAF CT-156 Harvard II (morning)

I wish more shows did this! Obviously times aren't specified, but it's good to know at least a period of the day stuff will arrive.

[Frenetic Enigma]

Agreed! Thanks AirshowHawk for the information. A little disappointed I'm not likely able to be out there on Wednesday for the demo team arrivals, but hopefully some of them will go up on Thursday for practice - again, will appreciate any updates those of you in the know (bingofuel, AirshowHawk, etc.) are able to provide.

Otherwise, will be there as usual on Thursday/Friday - looking forward to meeting familiar faces again (if I recall correctly, that will hopefully include viper16 and lukas97 - part of the group I've nicknamed "the ladder boys" - they'll know why!).

Cheers!

[cf18hornet]

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 Growler (flying this year) on static? I've been at every show since 2002, and I'm not sure we've seen those.

I don't think the F-22A Raptor has been on static either.

Speaking of Osprey, what about the CH-53?

Abby has had the E-2 several times in the past although it’s now been an extremely long time since one has returned.
And the U-2 has been here once in 1997.

[JA Boomer]

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 Growler (flying this year) on static? I've been at every show since 2002, and I'm not sure we've seen those.

I don't think the F-22A Raptor has been on static either.

Speaking of Osprey, what about the CH-53?

Abby has had the E-2 several times in the past although it’s now been an extremely long time since one has returned.
And the U-2 has been here once in 1997.

Ah yes, I remember that now!

[JA Boomer]

Wrong button - sorry all.

[JA Boomer]

Wrong button - sorry all.