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Air Show Atlantic 2024 RCAF100
Media Day
Consolidated PBY-5A Canso (Source: USPA 24 News/Brian Teepell)
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Since 2017, I have had the opportunity to cover 8 Air Show Atlantic productions at various locations throughout Atlantic Canada. Each year, I have been able to attend Media Day which allowed me to conduct some fascinating interviews with some amazing performers. One of the most exciting interviews, was back in 2019, when I had the absolute privilege of speaking with Lt. Commander, James Haley, Pilot #2 of the Blue Angels in Greenwood, Nova Scotia.
That said, the 2024 Air Show Atlantic was the best production that I have had the privilege of covering and Media Day did not disappoint! Interviews included; Red Arrows, USAF F16 Deno Team, RCAF Snowbirds, RCAF CF-18 Demo Team, and a Brigadier from the Office of the British High Commission To Canada. Media Day not only allowed media professionals to interact with the performers, but also there was opportunity for Media Flights.
Last year at Air Show Atlantic 2023 Warbirds Over Debert, I was treated to a Media flight in a Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor "Canadian Queen".
At Air Show Atlantic 2024, I had the privilege of a flight on a
Consolidated PBY-5A Canso. Both the 2023 and 2024 Media flights were an amazing once in a lifetime experience. Links will be placed below with details on the Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor "Canadian Queen" and the Consolidated PBY-5A Canso.
Beechcraft C-45 Expeditor
https://www.warplane.com/aircraft/collection/details.aspx?aircraftId=5
Consolidated PBY-5A Canso
https://ingeniumcanada.org/aviation/artifact/consolidated-pby-5a-canso-a
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