ANDERSON, SC – A thrilling spectacle unfolded over the skies of South Carolina on Sunday as the RCAF’s Snowbirds showcased their aircraft’s cutting-edge technology from the early 1960s.
The pilots/historical re-enactors pushed their flying machines to the limit performing flawless maneuvers, and effortless formation flying without a concern that the jets were originally designed and constructed while John Diefenbaker was Prime Minister and few people had heard of The Beatles.
“I have always wanted to fly the Tutor, just like my father…and his father,“ said Capt. Kevin Dubé, who is 25 years younger than the CT-114 he currently flies. “It’s great to fly something that should really be in a museum, and people love the retro 60s charm.”
Spectators expressed amazement at the Snowbirds’ teamwork, dedication, and how each successive federal government steadfastly refuses to find replacements.
“I was really impressed their wings stayed on,” said 14-year-old Mike Gimmel, whose iPhone was far more advanced than the aircraft’s avionics system. “But I was mostly terrified, and somewhat relieved when the show was over and everyone was safe.”
According to sources, the RCAF intends to retrofit one of the longest serving aircraft in its history by removing the asbestos from the ejection seats and painting over the Expo 67 markings.
