CF-18 on the runway. /SUZANNE HUNTER
The Manitoba Air Show returned to Manitoba after a six-year absence. It was held Jun 4 in Portage la Prairie at Southport Airport.
The drive from Winnipeg was rather grueling, with a lengthy stretch of construction on the Trans Canada Highway putting a significant delay in traveling.
At some point it was raining heavily, which made us ponder whether we should turn back, however, after investing so much time in the car already, we decided to persevere.
More than three hours later, we finally arrived and the sun came out.
Making sure all systems are a go on the Snowbird before takeoff. /SUZANNE HUNTER
While we missed the first part of the show, we did catch the CF-18 and the wonderful Canadian Forces Snowbirds. Because it was so late we didn’t actually go into the site, but found a fantastic spot to watch between some of the airport buildings, right at the fence.
It was worth the trip!
CF18 races across the sky. /SUZANNE HUNTER
Snowbird in flight. /SUZANNE HUNTER
Underbelly of the Snowbird. /SUZANNE HUNTER
Perfect formation. /SUZANNE HUNTER
Racing across the sky. /SUZANNE HUNTER
Snowbirds overhead. /SUZANNE HUNTER
Snowbirds put on a spectacular show. /SUZANNE HUNTER
Snowbirds are picture perfect. /SUZANNE HUNTER
Headlights visible under the clouds. /SUZANNE HUNTER
A diamond in the sky. /SUZANNE HUNTER
And then there were nine. /SUZANNE HUNTER
A short video clip of some of the action can be seen here:
https://www.facebook.com/suzanne.hunter.127/videos/1186161028137912/
