2017 AIRSHOW YQG Canadian Forces Snowbirds Cancel Performances, Airshow YQG Cancelled

Airshow YQG (aka Windsor Air Show) and the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association has announced that Airshow YQG, taking place on the grounds of Windsor International Airport on May 27-28, 2017 has been cancelled.

Official notification about the Windsor show came from the Canadian Forces Snowbirds Monday. “The Snowbirds contacted us to inform they would be cancelling their appearance and non-aerobatic performance at our airshow. Subsequent to this, the Airshow YQG Planning Committee met and made the decision to cancel the show” – Paul McCann, Airshow Director.

The Snowbird cancellation is not unique to the Windsor show and includes other airshows in Canada and the United States.

“The Canadian Forces Snowbirds have a long-standing history of representing Canada and the Canadian Armed Forces on the international stage. Their precision, professionalism and world-class performances are enjoyed by tens of thousands every year. Although we are disappointed, we understand and trust that their decision was difficult, but the right one to make” – John Robinson, President – Canadian Historical Aircraft Association.

Airshow YQG and the Canadian Historical Aircraft Association would like to thank Windsor International Airport, The City of Windsor, sponsoring organizations and the community for supporting Airshow YQG. Advance ticket holders will receive a full refund and we look forward to bringing future airshows and aviation events to the community.

In a posting on the SnowBirds’ facebook page they shared the following statement related to the cancellation of various shows.

“We have decided to undertake additional practice and training from our home base at 15 Wing Moose Jaw before returning to our 2017 scheduled air performance season.

While we have had several well-executed shows and practices early in the season, our Team Lead has determined that additional training is required.

“A reduced training period hampered by poor weather which continued into the show season, resulted in numerous cancelled practices. As a result, more training is required before the Snowbirds resume the 2017 schedule.”, said Major Patrick Gobeil, Snowbirds Team Lead.

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