Canadian Snowbirds highlight Wings Over Waukegan Sept. 8

Posted September 04, 2012 12:29 pm

Waukegan Regional Airshow submission

Wingwalker Tony Kazian stands on the wing of a Super Stearman biplane piloted by Dave Dacy at the Waukegan Air Show. GEORGE LECLAIRE/gleclaire@dailyherald.com, 2010

The Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds will be the main attraction of Wings Over Waukegan air show Saturday, Sept. 8.

“We are excited that Wings Over Waukegan is able to bring such a rare performance to our area,” said the show’s president, Grant Farrell. “We have been working with the professionals from the Canadian Snowbirds to showcase this amazing demonstration team.”

Attendees will also enjoy the popular Navy F-18 Superhornet, a wing walker, jet-powered school bus, Warbird planes, airplanes on display, the A-4 Skyhawk, food, classic cars and more.

For more information about the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds, visit the team’s website, www.snowbirds.dnd.ca/v2/as-sa/sch-cal-eng. asp.

The Canadian Snowbirds aircraft will be on display during the Wings Over Waukegan core air show hours. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. and the air show is from noon to 4 p.m. at Waukegan Regional Airport, 3580 N. McAree Road, Waukegan.

Tickets are available in advance online at www.wingsoverwaukegan.com and at the gate. The cost is $10 for adults, free for kids younger than 12.

For more information, call (847) 244-0055 or visit www.wingsoverwaukegan.com.

Capt. Scott Greenfield of the Royal Canadian Forces Snowbirds arrives at the Waukegan Regional Airport in March to promote their participation in the upcoming Wings Over Waukegan air show. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

Capt. Robert Chagnon of the Royal Canadian Forces Snowbirds discusses the air group during their March visit to the Waukegan Regional Airport as a precursor to their appearance during the Wings Over Waukegan air show. Gilbert R. Boucher II/gboucher@dailyherald.com

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