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Wow look what flying things here May 21st!

Just spotted a local TV newsclip about this ... don't know that I'll be able to go though :( but am about to check out the site to see what this is all about and what flying things and people will be here!

A support our vets program blurb from their site: "We - as a nation, and as an individual - should never forget those who gave their lives for our freedom and democracy. At the 2008 Cranbrook Fightermeet Airshow, we seek to honor our veterans. A special campaign "Join the VIPs" is held to collect funds for Veterans. "

http://www.fightermeet.com/

:)

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Originally Posted by Vets Dottir 2nd (Post 97900)

Wow Karmen, tres cool! This must be a new venue as I don't remember there ever being an airshow at Cranbrook before. It's too bad they didn't have this when I was living in B.C. as I used to go on my annual spring Black Bear/Grizzly Bear hunt this time of year. Travelling to the Flathead Valley, we used to go right through Cranbrook.

Derek.

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Originally Posted by sapper740 (Post 98019)

Yeah, would love to attend but tickets are $25 plus about $30 each way by taxi to and from the airport so not in this kids budget :D Oh well.

Cranbrook recently extended its boundaries by 2/3's I think and development plans in the works, but not sure what, the airport is newly expanded and now operational to accommodate bigger planes/international flights and currently working on a contract with Delta airlines I think (USA-Cranbrook flights)

Nice that people will no longer have to travel through Calgary, Vancouver, or Spokane to connect with Cranbrook.

Be interesting to see what Cranbrook will be in a few years. It's growing and changing for sure.

Haven't spotted any black bears or grizzlies in my yard yet :D

WOW ... two big loud engine planes just flew over my place and dammit all, inside I couldn't see a thing! BTW its very cloudy/overcast today ... might explain the low flying??? The planes arriving and readying for the big show starting tomorrow I guess.

oops ... make that 3 planes now ... and they have a long high pitched whine in their wake ............

I just saw one!!! I think its the one showing just under the date 21. Looked like the same plane.... flew straight then made a sharp wing dip and a turn towards the airport. How exciting!!!! :D Guess it's practicing for tomorrow!

http://www.fightermeet.com/

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Details
Wednesday, May 21
Canadian Rockies International Airport (map)
Gates open: 14:30 Country Fair and Static Show
Buffet open: 16:00
Opening Ceremony: 17:15
Invocation by Rev. Foubister,
followed by Veteran Flyover: 17:43
Ground show The Snowbirds: 17:45
Take Off The Snowbirds: 18:15
Smoke On (Airshow starts): 18:20
Smoke Off (Airshow last landing): 21:05

The day will start with a Static Show & Country Fair. We have quite a line-up of over 24 aircraft for you to see close-up.

Am disappointed I missed seeing the snowbirds flyover us just after lunch,
but I'm sure I'll catch them tomorrow if they fly this way...

The oldest plane of the show - De Havilland Tiger Moth ... this one lives here at the airport :) It will be giving pilot vets rides it says! ...............

http://www.fightermeet.com/fmeet/v3/...3b5f837054253e