Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show

Father's Day weekend - June 19 & 20, 2010

Canadian Forces Snowbirds highlight amazing aerial line-up

Oh, those mighty flying machines! Bring the family to experience the awesome thrills of the Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show -- a spectacular two-day event that combines ground and flying displays that will entertain, educate and inspire anyone who enjoys the thrill and power of flight.

The Air Show:  The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will be headlining this year's aerial display with their incredible 9-plane aerobatic formations. Mix in military power featuring esteemed warbirds and incredible daredevil civilian aerobatics - and you have one of this summer's best reasons to head to the Waterloo International Airport!

Other highlights include the B-17 "Memphis Belle" Flying Fortress -- the formidable WWII bomber; a Navy Corsair -- representing the Canadian Navy's 100th anniversary in 2010; a Russian MiG, and the much-admired historic Harvards and Tiger Moths.

The Aviation Expo and static display: Come out early because the tarmac will be covered with static aircraft -- additional aircraft that don't fly in the show, but allow people to see them up close, photograph them, talk to the pilots and crew, and sometimes climb aboard. Highlighting the static display will be the Silver Dart -- a replica of the first airplane flown in Canada 101 years ago by J.A. McCurdy. This replica aircraft travelled across the country last year commemorating the 100th anniversary of powered flight.

This all in addition to aviation displays and exhibits allowing the public to discover and explore military and civilian aviation up close.

The Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show will include food concessions, a Kids Zone, a beer tent and autograph signings. Don't forget to bring along your own chairs, sunscreen, hats and cameras. Don't miss this unique and exciting family outing!

DATE: Father's Day weekend: Saturday, June 19 & Sunday, June 20

TIME: Aviation Expo and static display open 9am - 5pm. Air Show begins at 1pm.

WHERE: Region of Waterloo International Airport (directions on the web site).

COST: $15/$18 (ages 17 and up) (pre-purchase versus walk-up prices)

Child $7/$10 (ages 6-16)

Children under 6 FREE

Seniors/Veterans/Disabled $7/$10

$75 (advanced sales only; includes admission up to 6 people,1 onsite parking)

VIP Package $75 (advanced sales only; includes 1 onsite parking, VIP

Tickets can be purchased online at www.waterlooairshow.ca.

PARKING: Plenty of onsite and offsite parking will be available. (Free shuttle buses from offsite.)

For more information, the public can contact: www.waterlooairshow.ca

info@wwflightcentre.com

1-877-359-9932 (1-877-FLY-WWFC)

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The Waterloo Aviation Expo & Air Show is produced by the Waterloo-Wellington Flight Centre and made possible by dozens of dedicated volunteers.

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