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Perfect weather and spectacular aerial performances exceeded organizers’ attendance expectations on the first day of The Quinte International Air Show.
Cpt Julie Brunet, 8-Wing Public Affairs, said that officials hoped to attract 30,000 people to the event, though they planned for 50,000. She said that anticipated crowd count to be upwards of 40,000 people for Saturday and a similar crowd is expected today.
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Two of the famous Snowbirds are pictured here during Saturday’s show closing performance at the Quinte International Air Show at CFB Trenton. Photo: Michael J Brethour/Quinte News
Brunet said there was no lack of things to do for the public with 25 aerial performers, a plethora of static displays of aircraft, vendors and community partner booths.
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Sunday’s program is the same as Saturday’s modified schedule. The flying is slated to begin around noon, though a pre-show search-and-rescue demonstration should start at about 11:30.
For more information about the Air Show go to www.qias2016.com
The famous Snowbirds are pictured here during Saturday’s show closing performance at the Quinte International Air Show at CFB Trenton. Photo: Michael J Brethour/Quinte News
The Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association performs during Saturday’s Quinte International Air Show. Photo: Michael J Brethour/Quinte News
