Cameco Canada Remembers International Air Show

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Cameco Canada Remembers Air Show -- 2004

2004 Show Highlights

WW II Spitfire Pilot Gordon Wilson took over the rear seat in a vintage Harvard (flown by Peter Houghton) for the first time since training in a Harvard over 60 years ago, as the aircraft rumbled past the Parade during a two-minute silence. Mayor Don Atchison addresses the crowd both days, welcoming everyone to the Tribute as well as thanking Veterans and current Armed Forces personnel for their commitment to this country.

Richard & Claire Leger (parents of fallen PPCLI soldier Sgt. Mark Leger) and Lloyd & Charlotte Smith (parents of fallen PPCLI soldier Pte. Nathan Smith) graciously returned to Saskatoon to participate in the Opening Ceremonies to not only say thank you to Saskatchewan for Remembering their sons and other Canadian Armed Forces personnel who continue to serve this country, but to also represent parents of all young Canadians who serve this great nation, coming to Saskatoon to help salute Canada's aging Veterans.

Although weather forced the cancellation of the scheduled mass Hot Air Balloon launch at the Air Show site, about a dozen balloons filled the Saskatoon skies throughout the weekend with a total of approximately 50 flights; Saskatoon and area residents witnessed this first ever mass-launch, as the colour and silent grace of these beautiful balloons painted the sky each morning and early evening. A very special thank you to all the Balloon Pilots and crews who travelled to Saskatoon to help Honour Canada's Veterans and celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the Saskatoon Airport.

The United States Air Force F-15 West Coast Demo Team returned for the third time in four years, joining the CF-18 Hornet Demo Team, the Snowbirds, Sky Hawks and several other world-class Air Show performers to salute our Veterans and entertain a chilly and wet crowd of over 23,000; while normal attendance figures fell due to the unseasonably cold and rainy weather, we commend those who braved the elements to help pay tribute to Canada's Veterans. Thank you to all.

Photos

The Sky Hawks performed a special Tribute Parachute Demo for the Veterans Village: one team member meets WWII Veteran Jack Scarfe, original Chair of the Canada Remembers Committee.
Capt. Bruce Ehmann, 1 Canadian Air Division, with Capt. "Super Dave" Pletz (on right), CF-18 Demo Pilot
The Rhode Island Air National Guard C-130J & crew are annual supporters; a long line can always be seen in the rear.
Cst. Michelle Esau, RCMP member from British Columbia, has volunteered at the show for many years.
The Lav III from CFB Shilo was a huge hit with the younger generation.
Representatives from each attending Canadian, U.S. and Australian military crew, prepare to salute the Parade of Veterans.
Representing Canada's youth, two young Canadaians help drive home the show's message, Proud to Shake the Hand of a Veteran.
WWII Veterans prepare to participate in the Opening Ceremonies.

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