Following their American demo team counterparts, that were grounded last year due to the sequestration cuts, the Royal Canadian Air Force’s “Snowbirds” has been forced to cancel their 2014 US air show appearances due to budget cuts constraints.
This does not mean their shows won't go on as scheduled in Canada, but their presence in the United States has now been put on hold.
The RCAF “Snowbirds” are Canada’s military aerobatics or air show flight demonstration team whose purpose is to “demonstrate the skill, professionalism, and teamwork of Canadian Forces personnel.”
RCAF’s Snowbirds spokesman Captain Thomas Edelson says the numbers of flying hours were cut for the squadron based in Moose Jaw, Sask., so the four upcoming U.S. shows were cancelled.
http://theaviationist.com/2014/02/11/rcaf-showbirds-cancel-shows/
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