2026 marks final season for current Canadian Forces Snowbirds aircraft
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The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) has announced that 2026 will be the final year for the current generation of Canadian Forces Snowbird aerobatic demonstration team's aircraft. The iconic CF-18 Hornet jets, which have been a staple of the Snowbirds since 2013, are set to retire after this season.
The RCAF is currently in the process of transitioning to the new Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, with the first F-35s expected to join the Snowbirds' fleet by the end of 2024. This transition marks a significant change for the demonstration team as they prepare to showcase the capabilities of Ca…
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