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August 3, 2022 | Local, Aerospace

Snowbirds won't take flight as military investigators look into cause of crash

There is no timeline for how long the aircraft will be on the sidelines, according to the Department of National Defence

https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/snowbirds-wont-take-flight-as-military-investigators-look-into-cause-of-crash

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