For the first time in 14 years, the Saskatchewan Airshow took place in Moose Jaw last weekend.
Despite 30°C heat, thousands of people gathered along the 15 Wing Moose Jaw Runway, some sporting parasols and ice cream cones, to see aerial performances by both military and civilian pilots.
Perhaps the biggest attraction were the Canadian Forces’ 431 Squadron, better known as the Snowbirds, who performed one of their signature formations. They included Sarah Dallaire, a Moose Jaw native and only the second female pilot to be a part of the Snowbirds. Not to be outdone, however, were civilians like brothers David and Drew Watson, who performed a double act.
For airplane enthusiasts, these shows also provide a chance to see rare aircraft in action. Planes features included the F-16CM Fighting Falcon, CF-18 Hornet, a restored Supermarine Spitfire, and an American F-16. Airshows and other enthusiast events often use tools like poster printing and banner printing to both get the word out and commemorate the event.
The two-day event took place last Saturday and Sunday, July 6 and 7. Future plans are for the show to take place every other year. The event also featured the unveiling of a memorial for those who died in a plane crash near the Estevan airport in 1946, combining traditional Aboriginal designs with a wooden sculpture of the plane.
