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ISSUE
91 - November 2009
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Air
Display Weekend – CFB Trenton – Part 1 |
By Kevin Moore, Contributing
Editor & Photographer
Roslin, Ontario, Canada |
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CFB Trenton Memorial Gates stand proudly
along the main road to the base honouring the partnership between
the Commonwealth countries during World War II and their efforts
to train Airmen at the BCATP bases across Canada. |
At one time Canadian Forces Base Trenton
in Eastern Ontario drew crowds from all over Ontario, upstate
New York, Michigan, Ohio and elsewhere with their semi-annual
airshow. It was an impressive and enjoyable airshow with
lots to see, lots of flying, and a great way to spend a summer
day. It was the Quinte International Air Show and offered
an extensive range of air and ground displays. Unfortunately,
the attacks on the World Trade Centres in New York, the war
in Afghanistan, and finances all combined to put a long-term
hold on the airshow. |
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To the left (east
side) of the Memorial Gates, on the face of the brick wall
is the dedication for the gates (English version), left. At
the top of the gates is the crest of the RCAF, the Maple Leaf
and the poppy, right. |
However, change was in the wind because
the year 2009 has Canada and Canadians celebrating several
anniversaries and milestones in aviation in this country.
It is the 100th anniversary of powered flight in Canada.
It is the 85th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
The 60th anniversary of CFB Trenton’s Memorial Gates
(dedicated to the base after World War II). The 40th anniversary
of the gliding program with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets
(Ontario). The 40th anniversary of 8 Wing Air Communication
and Control Squadron, and the 25th anniversary of the National
Air Force Museum at CFB Trenton. How could there not be an
airshow to honour and celebrate all of this! |
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The backbone of
the Canadian Air Force’s power, the CF-188 (CF-18) Hornet,
left. The mainstay of the BCATP and the airplane that trained
so many pilots during World War II, the Harvard, right. |
Though the name changed from the Quinte
International Air Show to Armed Forces Weekend and Air Display,
the quality and participants were as good or better than
they have been in the past. From vintage aircraft to modern,
high-speed fighters and transport aircraft, the air display
offered something for everyone. |
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The vertical tail
fin of the Vintage Wings of Canada, Golden Hawks F-86 Sabre,
Hawk One, showing off the Centennial of Flight Silver Dart
logo, left. One of the best known landmarks at CFB Trenton,
the old red & white checker water tower above and behind
the massive propeller of the CC-130 Hercules, right |
Before the actual “air” part
of the show commenced there was a parade held for the rededication
of the RCAF Memorial Gates to the base. The gates were dedicated
by several Commonwealth countries, allies, of the RAF and
RCAF during World War II who came to Canada and learned to
fly with the BCATP (British Commonwealth Air Training Plan)
at numerous airfields across Canada. Members of the Canadian
Forces, representatives of the BCATP allied countries and
spectators were witness to a moving and memorable parade.
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The Canadian Forces
Parachute Demonstration Team, The Skyhawks, started the show
with a jumper flying the Canadian Flag, left. One of the Skyhawk
jumpers spiralling toward earth performing some 20+ spirals
on the way down trailing the candy-cane of smoke, right. |
Opening the airshow were the Canadian
Forces Skyhawks Parachute Demonstration Team jumping from
a Canadian Forces CC-130 Hercules Transport/Rescue aircraft.
As the Canadian anthem played, and the first parachutist
gracefully floated toward earth, the huge Canadian Flag extended
below, splayed out in the wind. The crowd stood and sang
with pride. |
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A Search and Rescue
Griffon performing a mock rescue during the show with a crew
member preparing the winch, left, and SAR members winching
back up to the helicopter, right. |
A Canadian Forces CH-146 Griffon Search
and Rescue (SAR) helicopter performed a mock rescue, demonstrating
not only the aircraft capabilities, but the ability of the
SAR rescue personnel as well. The Griffon helicopter is used
in several different roles with the Canadian Forces including
SAR, casualty evacuation, counter drug operations, surveillance
and recon operations, as well as in humanitarian operations,
both within Canada and world-wide.
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Two CF-188 (CF-18)
Hornets and a CC-150 Polaris (Airbus) took to the skies to
perform a mock air-to-air refuelling demonstration, one CF-188
aircraft flying off each wing of the Polaris. The Canadian
Air Force operates 4 Polaris outfitted with refuelling wing
pods and can be readied for air-to-air refuelling capabilities
very quickly depending on the requirements of the aircraft. |
Next week we’ll
continue with a look at the remainder of the Air Display
including the Globemaster, the newest addition to the Canadian
Air Force, the Centennial of Flight Team aircraft, and one
of the top aerobatic display teams in the world, the Snowbirds. |
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In tight, locked-in
formation, three Skyhawk jumpers descend toward the earth in
an impressive demonstration, left. After their demonstration,
the entire Skyhawks team salutes the crowd, right. |
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One of the CHAA
Harvards close-in for the camera, left. At the end of Sunday’s
show the Vintage Wings of Canada aircraft, Spitfire, Mustang,
and Corsair, departed for home (Ottawa) and performed a nice
formation pass for the crowd, right. |
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Another visitor
to the show was one of two flying Avro Lancaster bombers left
in the world, this one from Canadian Warplane Heritage, left.
The nose of the Centennial of Flight Demonstration Hornet gleams
in the warm July sun, right. |
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The CC-150 Polaris (Airbus) shortly after
take off, gear almost fully retracted. |
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