Snowbirds to make passes over Saskatoon on Tuesday before team is grounded

The Canadian Forces Snowbirds perform a flypast over the National Capital Region, as seen from Gatineau, Que., on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. (Image Credit: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)

Snowbirds to make passes over Saskatoon on Tuesday before team is grounded If you’re willing to travel to Saskatoon, fans of the Canadian Forces Snowbirds may have another chance to see the iconic red and white jets before the team is grounded. Brian Swidrovich, an organizer for the Canada Remembers Air Show and an honorary Snowbird for his work in support of the team, said he made a request for the Snowbirds to perform several non-aerobatic flyovers and make a brief stop for fuel in Saskatoon on Tuesday. After working through some organizational challenges, he said the team agreed.

After making their passes over the city, Swidrovich said the Snowbirds will land in Saskatoon to refuel, with an event planned at the Saskatchewan Aviation Museum, in the southeast corner of the airport, to let fans get a close look at the Tutor jets before the 1960s-era aircraft are retired at the conclusion of the 2026 airshow season. “It’ll give people an opportunity – those who want to see the Tutors for the last time – to come out to the museum,” Swidrovich said. “It’s a $10 admission to go.

It’s all donations to the museum.”