21 photos of the 2017 Abbotsford Air Show

It turns out that the smoky haze cleared out from Metro Vancouver just in time for a stunning show.

The Abbotsford International Airshow took place at the Abbotsford International Airport last weekend, and planes, helicopters, and hot air balloons filled the skies against a clear blue backdrop.

All eyes were turned upwards for choreographed flights throughout the day, though there were also grounded planes for attendees to investigate.

Here’s a few photos and videos of the weekend’s fun:

A post shared by Dan (@ooricochet) on Aug 13, 2017 at 10:56pm PDT

Match @the7jet and the rest of the #snowbird team showing the @abbyairshow how it’s done. Our thanks to Match for stopping by the #panasonic photo pit for fan photos and autographs. Keep an eye on the photo pit tomorrow for one last chance to catch Match, and get a photo taken with him by legendary #lumix storyteller Johan @sorensen.johan #lumixstories #gh5 & #leica 100-400mm lens #canada150

A post shared by Lumix Canada (@lumixcan) on Aug 12, 2017 at 9:18pm PDT

Abbotsford International Air Show #explorebc #airforce #hornet #cf18 #mig #f35 #heavytruck

A post shared by The Great Gnu (@gvajna) on Aug 13, 2017 at 7:51pm PDT

Another day of the #abbotsfordairshow Complete! Had a great day and had some if the best seats to watch the show with my dad! These kinds of #adventures are what make ownership #worthit . If anyone is gonna be around the #airshow tomorrow, come find me! #cessna #aviation #pilotlife 🛩🛫✈️🚁

A post shared by Mathew Glen (@matt_glen) on Aug 12, 2017 at 6:51pm PDT

Love the Snowbirds! #abbotsfordairshow #abbostfordairshow2016 #snowbirds #planes #planespotting #airshow #canada🇨🇦

A post shared by Carrie Kurk (@carriekurk) on Aug 14, 2016 at 9:36am PDT

#snowbirds #abbotsfordairshow #mtbaker

A post shared by Geoff Thomspon (@preferredgeoff) on Aug 14, 2016 at 5:07pm PDT

Such a heavenly vieww 🎈

A post shared by Joy ☀️ (@joy_warren) on Aug 13, 2016 at 10:27am PDT

9 Wide | The Canadian Forces Snowbirds | #abbyairshow #snowbirds #makemoments

A post shared by Perry Pugh (@doublepinc) on Aug 9, 2015 at 9:47pm PDT

One engine at a time #B17 #flyingfortress #abbotsfordairshow

A post shared by Johanna Wagstaffe (@cbcjohanna) on Aug 7, 2015 at 9:50am PDT

If only I knew how to fly this, that would make a good story. #a10warthog

A post shared by Cole (@rollepollecolle) on Aug 13, 2017 at 9:58am PDT

Itching to get airborne, the AT-6s on the takeoff roll following pause for #aircanadarouge arrival during the #abbotsfordairshow today. Lots more #airshow pics to come. #aeroshell #abbyairshow #aeroshellaerobaticteam #at6 #vintageaircraft #airbus #airbusa319 #yxx #abbotsfordairport #avnerd #avgeek #avgeeks #planegeek #aviationphotography #planephotography #planephotos #instaplane #instaplanelovers #justplaneawesome #abbotsfordbc #instaaviation #planesofinstagram #planespotting #planespotter #aircanada #hellobc #pictureoftheday

A post shared by Ian Winton (@justplaneawesome) on Aug 13, 2017 at 7:39pm PDT

Flew with #CFsnowbirds yesterday. No biggie. #AbbotsfordAirShow #pilotlife @bt_vancouver

A post shared by Tara Jean Stevens (@tarajeanonline) on Aug 11, 2017 at 6:52am PDT

Great day for the @abbyairshow #airshow #abbotsford #planes #jets #parachute #vlogmom #vlog #adventure #beautifulbritishcolumbia

A post shared by Karen Gaulton (@mamagadventures) on Aug 14, 2017 at 11:40am PDT

#snowbirdscanada at #abbyairshow 🙂

A post shared by just a girl who likes to fly 🛩 (@pilot_jo) on Aug 13, 2017 at 9:55pm PDT

Need for speed ✈️✈️ #snowbirds #redandwhite #abbotsfordairshow #canadian #travelbc

A post shared by trudypz (@tp_zed) on Aug 13, 2017 at 9:28pm PDT

#rcaf #canada150🇨🇦 #canada150 #takemetoabby #abbyairshow #cf18demo #canadian #canadianforces #hornet #hörnyrn #f18 #avgeek #aviationphotography #aviones #airplanes

A post shared by Andrew (@photos_by_andrew_kolstad) on Aug 13, 2017 at 7:25pm PDT

A10 Thunderbolt. The serious business end. 65 rounds per second! At the Abbotsford Airshow with Dad (Col. (Retired) RMAF). #blessed #holistic

A post shared by Sharon and Lee (@sharon_and_lee) on Aug 13, 2017 at 12:42pm PDT

#yesplease #mynewride #abbotsfordairshow

A post shared by @inherently_wild on Aug 12, 2017 at 5:25pm PDT

A post shared by Alireza (@shdanesh1) on Aug 12, 2017 at 2:27pm PDT

The first day of the #abbotsfordairshow was amazing, including the #canadianforcessnowbirds and our first time seeing the #f35 in flight. #abbotsfordbc #airshow #snowbirds #jets #canada150 #ohcanada🇨🇦 @abbyairshow #yxx #aviationlovers

A post shared by RVgeeks (@rvgeeks) on Aug 12, 2017 at 12:05am PDT

#aia #yxx #abbotsfordairshow @abbyairshow

A post shared by 👊🏽 nachomanduh 👊🏽 (@nachomanduh) on Aug 13, 2017 at 8:29am PDT

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