The iconic Canadian Forces Snowbirds will make their final performance at the 113th Grey Cup in Calgary this fall.
The iconic military aerobatics team will take to the skies on Nov. 15 as part of the championship celebration at McMahon Stadium, the Canadian Football League announced Thursday on social media.
The final flight had previously been scheduled to take place in Sacramento, Calif., where the Snowbirds are set to perform at the California Capital Airshow on Oct. 10 and 11.
The Snowbirds, officially known as 431 Air Demonstration Squadron based out of Moose Jaw, Sask., have been performing with the CT-114 Tutor aircraft since 1971.
The jets are being retired following the 2026 season, ahead of transitioning to new planes in the early 2030s.
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“As we close out the Snowbirds’ 55th anniversary, I want to thank all Canadians for celebrating our team over this past season,” said said Major-General Denis O’Reilly, deputy commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force.
The legendary team has previously performed at three Grey Cups — the 101st, 106th and 109th. This year’s championship game is the 113th edition.
The 113th Grey Cup is scheduled for Nov. 15 at McMahon Stadium in Calgary.
— With files from The Canadian Press
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We can’t have anything nice with the Liberals in charge.
There is no way the snowbirds have only flown over 3 previous Grey Cups. Anyway, here’s hoping they do an extra special show for this one.
We should have had planes ready when these were done. But in Canada our left wing dummies don’t think. They just give money away.
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@lol 605pm. We are donating the planes to your country out of pity. You do need help with the war you are losing against tiny Iran.
How come? Are they too fat to fly like the rest of Clownada’s military?