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On July 23, 2010 - Captain Brian "BOOZER" Bews safely ejected from the 2010 Demo jet during a practice show at the Lethbridge Airshow in Alberta Canada while practicing the High Alpha. Thankfully no one on the ground was hurt and BOOZER was released from the hospital with no major injuries. 188738 was destroyed in the crash, this is how it looked fresh from the paint booth. Second photo - F-22 Raptor arriving at the Joint Base Lewis McChord Air Expo 2010 with Mt Rainer in the background.


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July 27, 2010 -

Over 60 photos from the Arrival and Practice Day at the Joint Base Lewis McChord Air Expo 2010. An amazing variety of aircraft performing and arriving for this show! I should have the airshow photos up within the week!


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July 20, 2010

I am pleased to announce the release of my first book, GUARDIANS OF THE NORTH - Aircraft of the Canadian Forces 2004-2010. Devoted to the aircraft that Canada operates today, the 86 pages are full colour and give you a rare glimps in the cockpit and behind the scenes during Exercises and Operations that the men and women of the Canadian Air Force perform 24-7-365 days a year. Follow the link directly above or in the top right corner of your screen for a Preview of the book. The link will also allow to purchase the book and have it delivered directly to you. This will be the first volume in a series of books dedicated to the Air Forces of the world, their aircraft and the men and women that fly and maintain them.


June 22, 2010 -

Jan Westendorp has contributed images from the action at the Gilze-Rijen AFB Open House in the Netherlands. This was a spectacular show featuring F-16 demo's from Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands, KLu AH-64 Apache demo with new paint, FGR4 Typhoon demo, Red Arrows and a Polish SU-22 just to name a few of the highlights.


June 17, 2010 -

The Canadian Navy is celebrating 100 years of service this year. On June 12th, Maritime Pacific Fleet hosted their International Fleet Review, ships from New Zealand, Australia, Japan, France and the United States joined Canada in celebrating this milestone. Canadian aircraft including a CP-140 Aurora, CH-149 Cormorant, CC-115 Bufflao, CH-124 Sea King, CF-18 Hornet and the Snowbirds flew above the fleet during the review. An amazing backdrop for any airshow! All photos now up from the Fleet Review, two pages worth!


June 12, 2010 -

8 Wing Trenton received their first of 17 CC-130J Hercules. The new " Super" Herc will be operated by 436 Squadron.


June 10, 2010 -

I have updated the CH-146 Griffon page with some never before seen photos!


May 31, 2010 -

I am pleased to share more photos from Period One of Maple Flag 43. This time Sean Bratton has sent some great shots from sunny Cold Lake!


May 24, 2010 -

NAVY 1 188738 is the first upgraded Hornet to be allocated as a demo jet and will be flown by Capt Brian "BOOZER" Bews, from 3 Wing Bagotville. This years scheme celebrates the Canadian Naval Centennial, complete with old style RCN roundels. Thanks to Richard Girouard and Dan McWilliams for supplying these first images!


April 25, 2010 -

The Snowbirds are concluding their Spring Training this weekend with a show over Goose Spit in Comox. I have now updated with four pages consisting more than 80 photos from this seasons action.


April 8, 2010 -

Jan Westendorp is back with photos. This time the KLu demo jet from the 2005-2008 season.


April 2, 2010 -

Photographer Jan Westendorp is back with some photos from the 2009 NATO TIGER MEET held in Belgium last year. Some amazing paint applied to these planes! This year the Meet will be held in the Netherlands.


April 2, 2010 -

Last set of images from Operation Podium - over 100 photos in all!


March 21, 2010 -

Photographer Jan Westendorp has provided some fantastic images of the KLu F-16 demo jet. Arguably one of the nicest paint schemes flying today!


March 5, 2010 -

A new contributor, Peter Wollenberg has sent some images of Canadian Armed Forces aircraft (when they were known as that!), Cosmo, Tracker, Dak and CF-100 are in this group. Check them out on page 2!


March 5, 2010 -

I have now started to update my CF-18 Photo Gallery. The first two pages are now completed.


Feb. 11, 2010 -

I have a new page devoted to the CC-138 Twin Otter. It is presently operating in Operation Podium providing a logistical role, moving personnel and cargo between various operating bases within the Olympic Joint Operations Area.




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