The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be flying high above London at the end of August.
Airshow London has announced that Canada’s most iconic aviation demonstration team has joined the lineup for the three-day aviation spectacle slated for August 27, 28, and 29 at the London International Airport. Dubbed SkyDrive 2021, this year's airshow will once again be a physically distant, drive-in event.
The Snowbirds performance will be a continuation of Operation Inspiration, which was launched last year as a way of lifting spirits across Canada amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The cross country fly-overs by the nine-jet formation were cut short when Captain Jenn Casey was killed in a crash in May 2020. The continuation of the unique mission is said to carry on Casey's legacy.
The CF-18 Demonstration team will be joining the Snowbirds for the performance.
"As a proud Canadian airshow, we look forward to hosting both our national teams in an effort to continue to unite Canadians through Operation Inspiration," said Airshow London Chair Jim Graham. "We invite our community to join us, support us and get excited with us, as we get back together in a safe and responsible way."
The United States Navy Blue Angels have been tapped to headline this year's show. Other performers include the United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration and C-17 Globemaster Demonstration. Additional performers are expected to be added leading up to the show.
Last year's sold out drive-in airshow saw more than 2,500 vehicles parked on the grounds of the airport. Each vehicle was assigned a 20 by 25-foot space with spectators allowed to be outside of their vehicle within that perimeter. The show was then broadcast over vehicle radios.
Tickets for this year's show have to be purchased in advance at airshowlondon.com.