11 août 2022 | Local, Aérospatial

CF Snowbirds grounded in ‘operational pause’ as crash investigation continues - Skies Mag

Following an accident earlier this month involving a CT-114 Tutor jet operated by the Canadian Forces Snowbirds, an operational pause has been ordered on the entire Tutor fleet.

https://skiesmag.com/news/cf-snowbirds-grounded-operational-pause-crash-investigation-continues/

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