BC pilots fly over Lower Mainland in tribute to CF Snowbirds (VIDEOS)
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Dozens of BC pilots participated in a mass flyover of Metro Vancouver on Monday evening, in a touching tribute to the CF Snowbirds.
The flyover was organized by the BC General Aviation Association and called “Operation Backup Inspiration.” A total of 35 airplanes began a flight at Abbotsford and flew across the Lower Mainland following Sunday’s Snowbirds crash in Kamloops, which resulted in the death of Captain Jenn Casey.
The Snowbirds were performing over Kamloops as part of a cross-country tour to lift the spirits of Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aerial aerobic troupe has been grounded until further notice.
Once the first aircraft passed, a line of planes followed that lasted for approximately 14 minutes.
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Small clip from the takeoff. The whole thing took about 5-7 minutes, which obviously wouldn’t fit on here. We love you, @CFSnowbirds #RIPCaptCasey #OperationBackupInspiration pic.twitter.com/D6cDC4Ti90
— YXX Weather Office (@CwoYxx) May 19, 2020
What a special moment to remember and celebrate the life of Capt. Jenn Casey and pay tribute to the @CFSnowbirds.
It’s these times of sorrow we come together, pull each each other up, and say that everything will be okay ❤️🇨🇦#OperationBackupInspiration #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/TENZSmBhvj
— Farhan Mohamed (@farhanmohamed) May 19, 2020
Thank you #OperationBackupInspiration for the wonderful show yesterday, such a heartwarming thing to do ❤️❤️ pic.twitter.com/jJSxzrRI54
— Miranda Lewis (@Miranda_P_Lewis) May 19, 2020
Not the best video but at least I got to catch a few planes on the camera when they passed over Port Moody. #OperationBackupInspiration pic.twitter.com/h8kFTq2Snk
— Fernanda Fatio (@fernanda_fatio) May 19, 2020
#OperationBackupInspiration this evening saw 35 aircraft fly across the Lower Mainland to pay tribute to yesterday’s downed Snowbird. Made sure to wear red for this occasion passing over #Burnaby🇨🇦 #LestWeForget🌺@CwoYxx @CFSnowbirds #CFSnowbirds pic.twitter.com/D4g0pFxiz7
— Richard N. Liu | 劉念祖 | 리처드 리우 | リチャード・N・リュー🇨🇦 (@richardliu18) May 19, 2020
May 18, 2020 🇨🇦 7pm #HeroesCheer #OperationBackupInspiration flyover in tribute of #CaptainJenniferCasey of the #CFSnowbirds 💙Guildford Surrey area. #OperationInspiration #RIPCaptCasey 💔 pic.twitter.com/IrfJ2xjtqF
— Amanda Todd Legacy (@AToddLegacy) May 19, 2020
#OperationBackupInspiration over Royal Columbian Hospital. Thank you! 🇨🇦 ❤️ pic.twitter.com/QZfDbYAxaZ
— … (@1111blessed1111) May 19, 2020
4 planes in a row #OperationBackupInspiration @ #NorthVan viewed from Lower Lynn / Seylynn Village. pic.twitter.com/K7DP8gdxq4
— My Vancouver Life (@myvancouverlife) May 19, 2020
Beautiful sight over Coquitlam this evening. #Coquitlam #OperationBackupInspiration pic.twitter.com/HaeAkK6ZTq
— Liv (@Liv2bLeen) May 19, 2020
#OperationBackupInspiration #RIPCaptCasey pic.twitter.com/Csuxi58pGc
— Ramona Wildeman (@ramonawildeman) May 19, 2020
“Way to go you guys. Good Job.” – Supt. Jennifer Hyland.#OperationBackupInspiration #RIPCaptCasey @CFSnowbirds pic.twitter.com/YIgvKECcQQ
— Ridge Meadows RCMP (@RidgeRCMP) May 19, 2020
Watching #OperationBackupInspiration from our balcony in #NorthVan ❤️ pic.twitter.com/3UdCfrDREu
— jackie (@jacqpatton) May 19, 2020
One after another, directly overhead! #OperationBackupInspiration over Hastings Park, on their final stretch. #Vancouver #YXX #YVR #Snowbirds pic.twitter.com/EvPjAjubVm
— Ken Chan (@iamkennethchan) May 19, 2020
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